What United States really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.
United States 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 $90 budget, $200 mid-range, and $600+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $45 | $100 | $300 |
| Food & drink | $23 | $50 | $150 |
| Transport | $12 | $26 | $78 |
| Activities & extras | $11 | $24 | $72 |
| Duration | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $450–$720 | $1,000–$1,500 | $3,000+ |
| 7 days | $630–$1,008 | $1,400–$2,100 | $4,200+ |
| 10 days | $900–$1,440 | $2,000–$3,000 | $6,000+ |
| 14 days | $1,260–$2,016 | $2,800–$4,200 | $8,400+ |
| 21 days | $1,890–$3,024 | $4,200–$6,300 | $12,600+ |
Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.