Trip budget calculator
Fill in the costs you know and estimates for the rest. The calculation shows the total, the cost per day and per person, plus a recommended 12% buffer.
Accommodation is billed per night, meaning days minus one. The 12% buffer covers exchange rates, city taxes paid on arrival and changes of plan — in practice it nearly always gets spent.
Frequently asked questions
Why nights and not days for accommodation?
A 7-day trip is 6 nights if you leave and return in the same week. The calculation uses days minus one.
How big should the buffer be?
Ten to fifteen per cent for a familiar destination, more for a country with a volatile currency or a long route with many connections.