What Switzerland really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.
Switzerland sits at the pricier end — plan a healthy budget, though savvy travellers can still trim costs. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $95 budget, $210 mid-range, and $550+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $48 | $105 | $275 |
| Food & drink | $24 | $53 | $138 |
| Transport | $12 | $27 | $72 |
| Activities & extras | $11 | $25 | $66 |
| Duration | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $475–$760 | $1,050–$1,575 | $2,750+ |
| 7 days | $665–$1,064 | $1,470–$2,205 | $3,850+ |
| 10 days | $950–$1,520 | $2,100–$3,150 | $5,500+ |
| 14 days | $1,330–$2,128 | $2,940–$4,410 | $7,700+ |
| 21 days | $1,995–$3,192 | $4,410–$6,615 | $11,550+ |
Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.