Average cost of trip to France

A lot of people want to visit France and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to France from

How much does it cost to fly to France? High season for flights to France spans from April to August — prepare to pay $141.00 and more for your return flight to France. The period from January to March is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $109.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in France

How much do hotels charge per night in France? High season in France runs from September to December. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $207.00. Low season spans from June to August. You can get a room for a night for as low as $117.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $190.25 per night, but prices can go up to 8% higher during high season.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $106.64 per night, but prices can go up to 94% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in France

How much does food in France cost? The average cost of food and drinks in France is 0.00 € ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in France would cost you around 24.52 € ($26.30). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around 39.55 € ($42.42). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in France is around 2.14 € ($2.29). A soft drink is around 2.51 € ($2.69) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around 5.05 € ($5.42) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are 5.49 € ($5.89) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in France

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in France? Guided group tours are approximately 181.52 € ($194.69) per person. If you want to go on a guided tour and save some cash, try looking for free walking tours in France on Tripadvisor.

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in France

How much does airport transfer cost in France? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately 15.88 € ($17.03).

☀ Weather in France

The hottest season in France runs from April to September. The average temperature is around 24 °C. The rainy season is from June to June with average rainfall of 196mm.