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How much does a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark cost?
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A 3-night trip to Copenhagen, Denmark for 2 people costs about €1,050 (7,880 kr) on a mid-range budget, from €525 (3,930 kr) travelling cheaply up to €1,590 (11,900 kr) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €515 (3,870 kr) |
| Food & drinks | €270 (2,030 kr) |
| Local transport | €125 (940 kr) |
| Sights & activities | €140 (1,040 kr) |
| Total | €1,050 (7,880 kr) |
Cost per person per day in Copenhagen, Denmark
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €42315 kr | €86645 kr | €120915 kr |
| Food & drinks | €28215 kr | €45340 kr | €62465 kr |
| Local transport | €860 kr | €21155 kr | €34255 kr |
| Sights & activities | €966 kr | €23175 kr | €46345 kr |
| Total per person per day | €88655 kr | €1751,310 kr | €2651,980 kr |
What things cost in Copenhagen, Denmark
Hotel room per night
- Budget€84 (630 kr)
- Mid-range€170 (1,290 kr)
- Comfort€245 (1,830 kr)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 26 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€17.78 (132.95 kr)
- Street food or quick meal€7.11 (53.18 kr)
- Coffee€3.56 (26.59 kr)
- Beer€6.22 (46.53 kr)
- Taxi per km€2.22 (16.62 kr)
- Public transport ticket€3.21 (24 kr)
Hotels in Copenhagen, Denmark
Budget: €84 (630 kr) · Mid-range: €170 (1,290 kr) · Comfort: €245 (1,830 kr)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Copenhagen, Denmark
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 250 kr - 350 kr (€33 - €47). Use the official taxi rank outside the terminal and confirm the meter or fixed zone price before starting. Unlicensed drivers approach arrivals inside and near the exit; ignore them and walk to the marked rank.
- Best alternative: Metro M2 line from the airport station directly into central Copenhagen, arriving at Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport. (24 kr (€3.21))
- Validate your ticket before boarding by tapping it on the yellow or blue validator at the station entrance or on the bus. The Metro has no gates, so inspectors board and check. Failure to validate counts as traveling without a valid ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: 750 kr (€100.29).
- Tipping is not obligatory. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants. Taxi drivers and tour guides do not expect tips, though rounding up is appreciated.
- Service is included in the bill in Copenhagen, so there is no separate service charge expected. Cover charges are not part of Danish dining culture. Check the menu price and confirm before ordering, as some tourist-area places list prices without service.
- Always choose to be charged in Danish kroner and decline dynamic currency conversion when the ATM or card terminal offers it. Prefer bank-attached ATMs over independent machines in tourist areas, which often carry high withdrawal fees. Paying by card is accepted almost everywhere, including small shops and street stalls.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-05. Your trip can cost more or less.