The average price of a 7-day trip to Brussels is $1,453 for a solo traveler, $2,610 for a couple, and $4,892 for a family of 4. Brussels hotels range from $71 to $153 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brussels National Airport (BRU) are between $657 and $973 per person for economy flights and $2,062 to $3,053 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $80 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Brussels, BE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRU and stay in a Brussels hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Brussels is usually early November.
Average Brussels Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Brussels for a week is $1,047-$2,012($150-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $876 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Brussels for a week is $2,236-$3,642($319-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,752 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Brussels for a week is $3,162-$6,764($452-$966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,504 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Brussels
How cheap can you make a vacation to Brussels? The cheapest trip to Brussels is about $128 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $64 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $64.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Brussels for a week is $894-$1,780($128-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $876 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $104 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Brussels for a week is $1,404-$2,936($201-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,752 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $104 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Brussels for a week is $2,616-$5,500($374-$786 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,504 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $146 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Brussels cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Brussels Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Brussels.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Brussels for a week is $2,003-$8,161($286-$1,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $862 to $2,505 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $153 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Brussels for a week is $3,334-$11,786($476-$1,684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,724 to $5,010 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $153 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Brussels for a week is $6,668-$21,304($953-$3,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,448 to $10,020 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $306 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Brussels Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Brussels is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Brussels due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Brussels Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Brussels hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Brussels.
Flight Costs to Brussels
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $973 average in late June to a low of $657 in early November. Median flight price is $735. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Brussels our data includes 446 originating airports, and 181 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Brussels from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $16,925 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Geneva (GVA) in Geneva (Switzerland) at an average of just $82.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Brussels, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $316, so you can easily save about 48% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Brussels can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $602 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.