How much does a trip to Switzerland 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.
- BedCHF 2,100 51%
- FoodCHF 1,260 31%
- TransportCHF 350 8%
- SightsCHF 420 10%
What a day costs in Switzerland
Per person, in CHF
A mid-range day in Switzerland costs about CHF 295 per person: CHF 150 for a bed, CHF 90 for food, CHF 25 for local transport and CHF 30 for sights. On a budget the same day is about CHF 105; in comfort, about CHF 610. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $358.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightHostel dorm / 3-star / 4-star in Zurich · Source | CHF 60 | CHF 150 | CHF 250 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Zurich · Source | CHF 35 | CHF 90 | CHF 180 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Zurich · Source | CHF 10 | CHF 25 | CHF 80 |
| Sights a dayPaid sights and tours in Zurich · Source | Free | CHF 30 | CHF 100 |
| A day in total | CHF 105 | CHF 295 | CHF 610 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Lena Fischer against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Switzerland 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 CHF 4,130.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CHF 315$382 | CHF 885$1,073 | CHF 1,830$2,219 |
| 7 days | CHF 735$891 | CHF 2,065$2,504 | CHF 4,270$5,179 |
| 14 days | CHF 1,470$1,783 | CHF 4,130$5,009 | CHF 8,540$10,357 |
| 30 days | CHF 3,150$3,820 | CHF 8,850$10,733 | CHF 18,300$22,194 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Switzerland cost per day?
For one person, about CHF 105 on a budget, CHF 295 mid-range or CHF 610 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Switzerland?
For one person, about CHF 735 on a budget, CHF 2,065 mid-range or CHF 4,270 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Switzerland?
About CHF 2,940 on a budget, CHF 8,260 mid-range or CHF 17,080 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Switzerland expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Switzerland costs about $358. Of the 112 destinations we price, 109 are cheaper and 2 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Switzerland?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: CHF 150 of the CHF 295 a day, about 51%.
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.