The average price of a 7-day trip to Zurich is $1,643 for a solo traveler, $2,951 for a couple, and $5,532 for a family of 4. Zurich hotels range from $97 to $425 per night with an average of $167, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Zurich Airport (ZRH) are between $679 and $973 per person for economy flights and $2,131 to $3,053 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $106 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 Zurich, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZRH and stay in a Zurich hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- September 10th to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Zurich is usually early November.
Average Zurich Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Zurich for a week is $1,409-$2,445($201-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $827 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $146 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Zurich for a week is $2,888-$4,306($413-$615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,654 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $146 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Zurich for a week is $4,334-$8,028($619-$1,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,308 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $292 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $131 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Zurich
How cheap can you make a vacation to Zurich? The cheapest trip to Zurich is about $120 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 $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 $88.
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 Zurich for a week is $840-$1,850($120-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $827 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $97 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 Zurich for a week is $1,440-$3,118($206-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,654 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $97 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 Zurich for a week is $2,784-$6,236($398-$891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,308 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $194 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Zurich cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Zurich Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Zurich.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Zurich for a week is $3,205-$9,019($458-$1,288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $201 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,099 to $2,332 for first class
Lodging: $183 to $425 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Zurich for a week is $5,312-$12,758($759-$1,823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $402 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,198 to $4,664 for first class
Lodging: $183 to $425 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Zurich for a week is $10,624-$22,876($1,518-$3,268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $576 to $804 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,396 to $9,328 for first class
Lodging: $366 to $850 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Zurich Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Zurich is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Zurich 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.
Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich.
Flight Costs to Zurich
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $973 average in early August to a low of $679 in early November. Median flight price is $782. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Zurich our data includes 426 originating airports, and 197 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Zurich from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,735 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Koeln Bonn (CGN) in Cologne (Germany) at an average of just $86.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Zurich, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $295, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Zurich can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $938 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.