Trip Budget Examples

These sample budgets show how trip costs can be divided across transport, accommodation, food and local expenses. They are planning examples, not verified personal travel diaries.

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backpacker · Sample · 14 days · Planning example

14-Day Central Europe Sample Budget

Berlin (3 nights) -> Dresden (1 night) -> Prague (4 nights) -> Vienna (3 nights) -> Budapest (3 nights)

This sample assumes advance rail tickets, hostel accommodation, simple meals, local transport, and a small allowance for attractions. Check current prices before using it as a personal budget.

Use the overnight stays listed above when comparing room costs. Check whether you also need accommodation on your final day. A €0 flight allowance means flights are not included.

Build your own figures with the trip cost calculator, or read how these daily amounts are put together in the Europe trip budget guide.

Estimated total €672.00

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Accommodation: €310.00
Trains: €84.00
Buses: €18.00
Food: €180.00
Local transport: €32.00
Attractions: €38.00
Other spending: €10.00
Flights: €0.00

backpacker · Sample · 10 days · Planning example

10-Day Portugal Rail Sample Budget

Porto (3 nights) -> Lisbon & Sintra (4 nights) -> Lagos (3 nights)

This sample divides a lower-cost Portugal trip across intercity rail, accommodation, meals, local transport, and attractions. Actual fares and room prices depend on travel dates and availability.

Use the overnight stays listed above when comparing room costs. Check whether you also need accommodation on your final day. A €0 flight allowance means flights are not included.

Build your own figures with the trip cost calculator, or read how these daily amounts are put together in the Europe trip budget guide.

Estimated total €580.00

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Accommodation: €260.00
Trains: €48.00
Buses: €0.00
Food: €195.00
Local transport: €28.00
Attractions: €35.00
Other spending: €14.00
Flights: €0.00

value · Sample · 7 days · Planning example

7-Day Madrid and Andalusia Sample Budget

Madrid (2 nights) -> Seville (3 nights) -> Granada (2 nights)

This sample allows for advance rail and bus tickets, value accommodation, meals, local transport, and paid attractions. Confirm current operator fares and accommodation prices before booking.

Use the overnight stays listed above when comparing room costs. Check whether you also need accommodation on your final day. A €0 flight allowance means flights are not included.

Build your own figures with the trip cost calculator, or read how these daily amounts are put together in the Europe trip budget guide.

Estimated total €595.00

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Accommodation: €275.00
Trains: €62.00
Buses: €12.00
Food: €165.00
Local transport: €22.00
Attractions: €45.00
Other spending: €14.00
Flights: €0.00