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Direct entry stays closest to your real plan
Country averages are useful early, but hotel class, transport style, and meal choices change the total quickly. This calculator totals the costs you already expect or booked.
Travel budget calculator
Enter your own category costs to see the total budget, daily average, and per-person estimate.
Budget inputs
Total budget —
Daily average —
Per person total —
Per person/day —
Entered subtotal—
Buffer amount—
Fixed cost—
On-trip spend—
Daily cash target—
Budget style—
How to build a trip budget
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Keep contingency separate
Exchange swings, small local transport, baggage, tips, and fees often appear during a trip. A buffer percentage shows a more realistic budget ceiling.
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Separate whole-trip and per-person totals
Group travel needs both numbers. Shared lodging and personal spending mix together, so the per-person average helps compare plans quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Should lodging be entered as a total?
Yes. Enter the total lodging cost for the trip. If you only know the nightly rate, multiply it by the number of nights first.
How much buffer should I use?
For short trips, 5-10% is often enough. Long-haul or family trips usually benefit from 10-20%.
How is this different from the country cost calculator?
This tool totals your own concrete plan. The country cost calculator is for early planning when you only want a rough daily-cost estimate.