The average price of a 7-day trip to Leuven is $1,322 for a solo traveler, $2,374 for a couple, and $4,451 for a family of 4. Leuven hotels range from $52 to $219 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $400 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 $34 to $71 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 Leuven, BE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRU and stay in a Leuven 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 Leuven is usually early November.
Average Leuven Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Leuven for a week is $968-$1,908($138-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $847 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Leuven for a week is $2,150-$3,504($307-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,694 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Leuven for a week is $3,008-$6,504($430-$929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,388 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $104 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Leuven
How cheap can you make a vacation to Leuven? The cheapest trip to Leuven is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $46.
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 Leuven for a week is $736-$1,519($105-$217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $847 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Leuven for a week is $1,232-$2,618($176-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,694 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Leuven for a week is $2,320-$5,020($331-$717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,388 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Leuven cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Leuven Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Leuven.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Leuven for a week is $1,998-$8,243($285-$1,178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $973 to $2,067 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Leuven for a week is $3,426-$11,206($489-$1,601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,946 to $4,134 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Leuven for a week is $6,852-$20,300($979-$2,900 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,892 to $8,268 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $438 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Leuven Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Leuven is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Leuven 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.
Leuven 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 Leuven 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 Leuven.
Flight Costs to Leuven
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 Leuven our data includes 446 originating airports, and 181 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Leuven 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 Leuven, 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 Leuven can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $545 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.