The average price of a 7-day trip to Paris is $1,266 for a solo traveler, $2,274 for a couple, and $4,263 for a family of 4. Paris hotels range from $40 to $180 per night with an average of $52, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to University of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) are between $666 and $876 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $2,749 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $66 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 Paris, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMI and stay in a Paris hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 13th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Paris is usually early to mid September.
Average Paris Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Paris for a week is $943-$1,768($135-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $718 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Paris for a week is $2,022-$3,264($289-$466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $1,436 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Paris for a week is $3,148-$5,662($450-$809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $2,872 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Paris
How cheap can you make a vacation to Paris? The cheapest trip to Paris is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $240 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 $36.
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 Paris for a week is $763-$2,488($109-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $718 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Paris for a week is $1,310-$3,416($187-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $1,436 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Paris for a week is $2,620-$5,896($374-$842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $2,872 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $364 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Paris cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Paris Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Paris.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Paris for a week is $2,045-$7,142($292-$1,020 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,092 to $1,795 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $180 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Paris for a week is $3,550-$9,952($507-$1,422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,184 to $3,590 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $180 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Paris for a week is $7,100-$17,306($1,014-$2,472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,368 to $7,180 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $360 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,011 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Paris Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Paris is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Paris 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.
Paris 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 Paris 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Paris.
Flight Costs to Paris
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $876 average in mid December to a low of $666 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Paris our data includes 173 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Paris from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,498 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $217.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Paris, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $211, so you can easily save about 32% 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 Paris can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $450 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.