The average price of a 7-day trip to Paris is $2,048 for a solo traveler, $3,678 for a couple, and $6,896 for a family of 4. Paris hotels range from $80 to $365 per night with an average of $141, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are between $774 and $1,296 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $4,067 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $68 to $105 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, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAD and stay in a Paris hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to June 3rd (except the week of May 7th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Paris is usually mid to late September.
Average Paris Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Paris for a week is $1,545-$2,997($221-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,128 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $155 to $189 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 $3,106-$5,196($444-$742 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,256 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $155 to $189 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Paris for a week is $4,968-$9,072($710-$1,296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,512 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $217 to $265 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 $157 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 $140 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 $71.
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 $1,099-$2,575($157-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,128 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 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 $1,772-$4,130($253-$590 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,256 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Paris for a week is $3,544-$7,852($506-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,512 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $3,089-$12,252($441-$1,750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $231 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,051 to $3,339 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $365 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 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 $5,092-$17,208($727-$2,458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $462 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,102 to $6,678 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $365 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Paris for a week is $10,184-$30,036($1,455-$4,291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $544 to $924 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,204 to $13,356 for first class
Lodging: $362 to $730 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Paris Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Paris is much higher 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Paris.
Flight Costs to Paris
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,296 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $819. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Paris our data includes 1,471 originating airports, and 190 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Paris from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $9,851 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) in Staunton, VA (the United States) at an average of just $151.
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 Tuesday. 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 $522, so you can easily save about 67% 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 $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $910 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.