Daily cost breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $38 | $80 | $189 |
| Food & drink | $22 | $46 | $108 |
| Local transport | $11 | $23 | $54 |
| Activities | $14 | $30 | $72 |
| Other | $5 | $11 | $27 |
| Total per day | $90 | $190 | $450 |
How much does a trip to United States cost?
A 7-day trip to United States costs about $630–$3,150 per person (2026), roughly $90–$450 per day, from budget to luxury travel. That covers accommodation, food, local transport and activities, and excludes international flights. Figures are recorded averages per traveler.
Daily costs are per person per day, excluding international flights, two sharing a room.
United States trip cost quick facts
| Budget daily cost | $90 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range daily cost | $190 |
| Luxury daily cost | $450 |
| Accommodation (mid-range) | $80 / day |
| Food (mid-range) | $46 / day |
| Local transport (mid-range) | $23 / day |
| Activities (mid-range) | $30 / day |
| Currency | USD |
Average daily budget: from $90 per traveler
Budget travel
$90 / day
One week for two travelers: $1,260
Mid-range travel
$190 / day
One week for two travelers: $2,660
Luxury travel
$450 / day
One week for two travelers: $6,300
How much money do I need for 2 weeks in United States?
Per traveler for 14 days, excluding flights: budget $1,260, mid-range $2,660, luxury $6,300.
| Trip length | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $270 | $570 | $1,350 |
| 7 days | $630 | $1,330 | $3,150 |
| 10 days | $900 | $1,900 | $4,500 |
| 14 days | $1,260 | $2,660 | $6,300 |
| 30 days | $2,700 | $5,700 | $13,500 |
Is my budget enough for United States?
- Is $1,500 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($1,330) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $1,500 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers budget travel ($1,260) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($1,330) per traveler, excluding flights. Luxury costs $3,150, slightly above $3,000.
- Is $3,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($2,660) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($3,150) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($2,660) per traveler, excluding flights.
United States trip cost FAQ
- How much does a trip to United States cost per day?
- Recorded daily spend starts at about $90 per traveler, with a mid-range day at about $190 and a luxury day at about $450. Flights are not included.
- How much does one week in United States cost for two?
- At mid-range level, about $2,660 for two travelers over seven days, excluding flights.
- Is United States expensive to visit?
- Recorded daily costs in United States range from about $90 on a budget to about $450 for luxury travel per traveler. Compare it with other countries in the Guidese Trip Cost Index.
- How much money do I need for 10 days in United States?
- About $900 per traveler at the lowest recorded daily level, or about $1,900 at mid-range, excluding flights.
- What is included in the United States daily cost?
- Accommodation, food, local transport and activities per traveler. International flights, visas and insurance are not included.
Is United States cheaper than nearby countries?
Mid-range daily cost per traveler, same currency only.
| Country | Mid-range / day |
|---|---|
| United States | $190 |
| Canada | $169 |
| Costa Rica | $131 |
| Mexico | $110 |
| Panama | $100 |
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"Other" covers small daily extras such as a local SIM card, tips and small purchases.