Paris trip cost: flights, hotels, food and things to do
Museums, bistros and the Seine. A 6-night trip for 2 starts at about $2,588 for the cheapest flight, hotel and food, depending on where you fly from. Pick your airport to see three ready-made plans.
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What it costs from your airport
For 2 travelers, 6 nights. "From" is the cheapest flight and hotel plus everyday food; "Suggested budget" also covers a mid-priced flight and hotel and things to do.
| Flying from | From | Suggested budget |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BOS) | $2,588 | $4,400 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | $2,618 | $4,400 |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | $2,638 | $4,300 |
| Baltimore (BWI) | $2,688 | $4,500 |
| New York JFK | $2,698 | $4,500 |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | $2,698 | $4,600 |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) | $2,708 | $4,400 |
| Chicago Midway (MDW) | $2,708 | $4,500 |
| Washington Reagan (DCA) | $2,718 | $4,500 |
| Detroit (DTW) | $2,728 | $4,600 |
| Newark (EWR) | $2,758 | $4,600 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | $2,768 | $4,600 |
| St. Louis (STL) | $2,798 | $4,600 |
| Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | $2,798 | $4,700 |
| Miami (MIA) | $2,808 | $4,700 |
| Nashville (BNA) | $2,818 | $4,500 |
| Charlotte (CLT) | $2,818 | $4,700 |
| Seattle (SEA) | $2,818 | $4,700 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | $2,838 | $4,600 |
| Orlando (MCO) | $2,838 | $4,600 |
| Atlanta (ATL) | $2,858 | $4,700 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | $2,868 | $4,700 |
| Tampa (TPA) | $2,878 | $4,700 |
| Austin (AUS) | $2,928 | $4,800 |
| Denver (DEN) | $2,938 | $4,800 |
| San Diego (SAN) | $2,948 | $4,800 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | $2,968 | $5,100 |
| Portland (PDX) | $2,988 | $4,800 |
| Phoenix (PHX) | $3,008 | $4,700 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | $3,008 | $4,800 |
| Houston (IAH) | $3,008 | $4,900 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | $3,038 | $4,900 |
| Honolulu (HNL) | $3,298 | $5,200 |
Food: about $89 a person a day
Restaurants worth the trip
- Bouillon ChartierOrder: Oeufs mayonnaise, then steak frites · about $25 a person
- L'As du FallafelOrder: Falafel special · about $12 a person
- Le Comptoir du RelaisOrder: Bistro classics · about $55 a person
- Breizh Cafe crepesOrder: Buckwheat galette complète · about $25 a person
- Pierre Herme macaronsOrder: Ispahan macaron · about $10 a person
- Marche des Enfants RougesOrder: Couscous at the Moroccan stall · about $18 a person
- SeptimeOrder: The tasting menu · about $120 a person
Where to stay
- Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome5★ · $1,100 a night · or about 45,000 Hyatt points
- Hyatt Paris Madeleine5★ · $420 a night · or about 25,000 Hyatt points
- Paris Marriott Champs-Elysees5★ · $520 a night · or about 64,000 Marriott points
- Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile4★ · $260 a night · or about 17,000 Hyatt points
- Le Marais boutique hotel4★ · $280 a night
- Moxy Paris Bastille3★ · $190 a night · or about 22,000 Marriott points
- Montmartre hotel3★ · $160 a night
- Latin Quarter hostel, private room2★ · $85 a night
Things to do
- Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur walkfree · 2h 00m
- Le Marais walkfree · 2h 00m
- Galeries Lafayettefree · 1h 30m
- Jardin du Luxembourgfree · 1h 30m
- Canal Saint-Martin eveningfree · 2h 00m
- Pere Lachaise cemeteryfree · 1h 30m
- Sainte-Chapelle$14 a person · 1h 00m
- Musee de l'Orangerie$14 a person · 1h 15m
- Musee d'Orsay$18 a person · 2h 30m
- Seine river cruise$18 a person · 1h 00m
- Fontainebleau forest hike$20 a person · 7h 00m
- Louvre Museum$24 a person · 3h 00m
- Latin Quarter jazz cellar$30 a person · 2h 00m
- Eiffel Tower summit$32 a person · 2h 00m
- The Catacombs$33 a person · 1h 30m
- Versailles day trip$35 a person · 6h 00m
Questions
How much does a trip to Paris cost?
For 2 travelers and 6 nights, the cheapest flight and hotel plus everyday food start at about $2,588 from Boston (BOS) and run to about $3,298 from the farthest major US airport. A comfortable budget with things to do is $4,300 to $5,200.
How much should I budget for food in Paris?
About $89 a person a day at mid-range places: breakfast $12, lunch $22, dinner $45, snacks and coffee $10.
How many nights do I need in Paris?
6 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; the day plans on each route page show how the days fill.
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