Estimate the total cost of a trip

Trip budget

Estimate the total cost of a trip from flights, accommodation, daily spending, and travelers, with a buffer for the unexpected.

Formula

total = (flights + accommodation + daily spending × nights × travelers) × (1 + buffer %)

Assumptions

• Flight cost is entered per traveler; accommodation is assumed shared (e.g. one hotel room for the group), not multiplied per traveler.
• Exchange rates are not applied — enter costs in your home currency, or use the Currency converter first.

Frequently asked questions

Does accommodation cost get multiplied by the number of travelers?
No — it's assumed you're sharing accommodation (like one hotel room or Airbnb), so it's only multiplied by nights, not travelers. Daily spending and flights are per traveler.

What should I use for the buffer percentage?
10-15% is a common cushion for unexpected costs like extra activities, exchange rate swings, or an unplanned taxi ride — raise it for less predictable trips.