How much does a trip to Scotland cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed£1,050 42%
- Food£910 36%
- Transport£280 11%
- Sights£280 11%
What a day costs in Scotland
Per person, in GBP
A mid-range day in Scotland costs about £180 per person: £75 for a bed, £65 for food, £20 for local transport and £20 for sights. On a budget the same day is about £71; in comfort, about £380. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $241.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightHostel dorm / 3-star / 4-star in Edinburgh · Source | £35 | £75 | £130 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Edinburgh · Source | £30 | £65 | £120 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Edinburgh · Source | £6 | £20 | £55 |
| Sights a dayFree sight / Edinburgh Castle / guided tour · Source | Free | £20 | £75 |
| A day in total | £71 | £180 | £380 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Callum Reid against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Scotland trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to £2,520.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £213$285 | £540$723 | £1,140$1,526 |
| 7 days | £497$665 | £1,260$1,687 | £2,660$3,561 |
| 14 days | £994$1,331 | £2,520$3,374 | £5,320$7,123 |
| 30 days | £2,130$2,852 | £5,400$7,230 | £11,400$15,263 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Scotland cost per day?
For one person, about £71 on a budget, £180 mid-range or £380 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Scotland?
For one person, about £497 on a budget, £1,260 mid-range or £2,660 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Scotland?
About £1,988 on a budget, £5,040 mid-range or £10,640 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Scotland expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Scotland costs about $241. Of the 112 destinations we price, 95 are cheaper and 16 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Scotland?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: £75 of the £180 a day, about 42%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.