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How much does a trip to Basel, Switzerland cost?
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A 3-night trip to Basel, Switzerland for 2 people costs about €1,350 (1,240 CHF) on a mid-range budget, from €725 (665 CHF) travelling cheaply up to €1,960 (1,800 CHF) 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 | €645 (595 CHF) |
| Food & drinks | €310 (285 CHF) |
| Local transport | €220 (205 CHF) |
| Sights & activities | €175 (160 CHF) |
| Total | €1,350 (1,240 CHF) |
Cost per person per day in Basel, Switzerland
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €6560 CHF | €11099 CHF | €135125 CHF |
| Food & drinks | €3129 CHF | €5247 CHF | €7165 CHF |
| Local transport | €1312 CHF | €3734 CHF | €6358 CHF |
| Sights & activities | €1110 CHF | €2927 CHF | €5853 CHF |
| Total per person per day | €120110 CHF | €225205 CHF | €325300 CHF |
What things cost in Basel, Switzerland
Hotel room per night
- Budget€130 (120 CHF)
- Mid-range€215 (200 CHF)
- Comfort€270 (245 CHF)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 20 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€22.25 (20.43 CHF)
- Street food or quick meal€7.12 (6.54 CHF)
- Coffee€3.56 (3.27 CHF)
- Beer€5.34 (4.90 CHF)
- Taxi per km€4.45 (4.09 CHF)
- Public transport ticket€5.12 (4.70 CHF)
Hotels in Basel, Switzerland
Budget: €130 (120 CHF) · Mid-range: €215 (200 CHF) · Comfort: €270 (245 CHF)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Basel, Switzerland
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 35 CHF - 50 CHF (€38 - €54). Use the official taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. Unlicensed drivers may approach inside the terminal; refuse them. App-based rides via official apps are often cheaper.
- Best alternative: Tram line 50 from the airport bus stop to Basel SBB station (4.70 CHF (€5.12))
- Validate your paper ticket in the yellow stamping machines before boarding. Single tickets are zone-based; travel beyond your purchased zone requires a valid ticket. Mobile tickets bought in the official app are validated on purchase. Fine without a valid ticket: 100 CHF (€108.92).
- Service charge is included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving small change is appreciated but not expected. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.
- Service is included in prices by law. No cover or bread charges are standard. Menus must show prices; if a menu lacks prices, confirm the cost before ordering.
- Always choose to be charged in CHF and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer bank-attached ATMs over independent machines in tourist areas, which often carry high fees. Swiss ATMs generally accept international cards.
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 2026-11-05. Your trip can cost more or less.