How much does a trip to Paris, France cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €50 - €70. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals. Metered fare to central Paris is roughly 50 to 70 EUR daytime. Refuse drivers who approach you inside the terminal or quote a flat high price without a meter.
• Best alternative: RER B train to central stations like Gare du Nord or Châtelet, or the Roissybus to Opéra. (€13)
• Validate your ticket at the gate before boarding the Metro or RER, or stamp it on the bus. Keep it until you exit as inspectors ask regularly. Fine without a valid ticket: €50.
• Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Round up to the nearest euro in cafés, leave 5-10% in restaurants if service was good, and round up taxi fares.
• Service is included in the bill by law. Some cafés charge extra for table service versus the bar, and there is sometimes a small cover or bread charge. Always check the menu for written prices.
• Choose to pay in EUR and decline dynamic currency conversion when prompted. Use bank-attached ATMs rather than independent machines, which often carry high fees. Avoid exchange booths near tourist spots with poor rates.

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.