Estimated cost for two travelers — 7 days / 6 nights

Value-Conscious

$4,000–$6,500

Comfortable / Upscale

$6,500–$10,000

Luxury Paris Stay

$10,000–$18,000

Ultra-Luxury

$18,000–$30,000+

What Goes Into the Price?

Airfare to Paris

Airfare varies substantially by departure city, season and cabin. For planning purposes, two round-trip economy tickets from the United States can represent roughly $1,200–$3,000+ of the total trip, with premium cabins costing considerably more.

Hotels

Paris has an unusually wide range of lodging. For planning purposes:

• Value / simpler hotels: approximately $175–$300 per night
• Comfortable / upscale hotels: approximately $300–$600 per night
• Luxury hotels: approximately $600–$1,200+ per night
• Palace and ultra-luxury hotels can run $1,200–$3,000+ per night

Rates vary significantly by season, neighborhood and room category.

Food

A couple can spend approximately $100–$300 per day with a mix of cafés, bakeries and restaurants. Fine dining, tasting menus and luxury-hotel restaurants can increase that substantially.

Transportation

Paris is highly walkable and has an extensive public-transport system, so travelers do not normally need a rental car. Metro, RER and bus fares are relatively inexpensive compared with taxis or private transfers. For 2026, a standard Metro/Train/RER ticket is €2.55, while the Paris-region airport ticket is €14 each way.

Sightseeing & Activities

Allow approximately $250–$800+ for two over a week, depending on museums, monuments, cruises, guided tours and day trips.

• Louvre general admission for non-EEA visitors: €32 per adult
• Eiffel Tower summit by elevator: €36.70 per adult

Prices can change, so confirm current official prices before booking.

Tourist Tax

Paris charges a tourist tax per person, per night, and the amount varies by hotel category. It may not always be included in the advertised room rate, so check before booking.

Sample Value Trip

Base: 7 days / 6 nights. Stay in a simpler but well-located hotel, use public transportation, mix bakeries/cafés with casual restaurants, visit major sights selectively and include one Seine cruise or similar paid experience.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $4,000–$6,500

Sample Dream Trip

Base: 7 days / 6 nights. Stay in a comfortable or upscale central hotel, dine well, visit the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, take a Seine cruise and include several museums or cultural experiences.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $7,000–$11,000

Sample Ultra-Luxury Trip

Base: 7 days / 6 nights. Stay at a Paris palace or ultra-luxury hotel, use private transfers, dine at high-end restaurants and include premium tours, shopping or special experiences.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $18,000–$30,000+

Ways to Save Money

• Travel outside major holiday periods and peak summer weeks.
• Stay a few Metro stops outside the most expensive central neighborhoods.
• Use the Metro and RER instead of taxis for most trips.
• Mix restaurants with bakeries, markets and casual cafés.
• Reserve major attractions directly through official sites.
• Take advantage of free parks, churches, neighborhoods and walking routes.
• Compare hotel prices by neighborhood rather than choosing only around the Eiffel Tower or Champs-Élysées.