Average cost of trip to Switzerland

A lot of people want to visit Switzerland 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 Switzerland from

How much does it cost to fly to Switzerland? High season for flights to Switzerland spans from July to August — prepare to pay $167.00 and more for your return flight to Switzerland. The period from September to November is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $127.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Switzerland

How much do hotels charge per night in Switzerland? High season in Switzerland runs from September to December. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $137.00. Low season spans from June to August. You can get a room for a night for as low as $69.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $151.17 per night, but prices can go up to -9% higher during high season.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $63.27 per night, but prices can go up to 116% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Switzerland

How much does food in Switzerland cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Switzerland is Fr.0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around Fr.52.30 ($57.53). 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 Switzerland is around Fr.3.15 ($3.46). A soft drink is around Fr.3.82 ($4.20) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around Fr.5.62 ($6.18) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are Fr.7.49 ($8.24) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Switzerland

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Switzerland? Guided group tours are approximately Fr.195.82 ($215.41) per person. If you want to go on a guided tour and save some cash, try looking for free walking tours in Switzerland on Tripadvisor.

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Switzerland

How much does airport transfer cost in Switzerland? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately Fr.12.52 ($13.77).

☀ Weather in Switzerland

The hottest season in Switzerland runs from May to September. The average temperature is around 23 °C. The rainy season is from May to December with average rainfall of 49mm.