How much does a trip to USA 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$2,100 52%
- Food$1,260 31%
- Transport$350 9%
- Sights$350 9%
What a day costs in USA
Per person, in USD
A mid-range day in USA costs about $290 per person: $150 for a bed, $90 for food, $25 for local transport and $25 for sights. On a budget the same day is about $93; in comfort, about $660.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightNew York City; one traveller · Source | $60 | $150 | $300 |
| Food a dayNew York City; three meals · Source | $30 | $90 | $180 |
| Transport a dayNew York City; subway and taxis · Source | $3 | $25 | $80 |
| Sights a dayNew York City; Statue of Liberty · Source | Free | $25 | $100 |
| A day in total | $93 | $290 | $660 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Nate Holloway against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
USA 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 $4,060.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $279 | $870 | $1,980 |
| 7 days | $651 | $2,030 | $4,620 |
| 14 days | $1,302 | $4,060 | $9,240 |
| 30 days | $2,790 | $8,700 | $19,800 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does USA cost per day?
For one person, about $93 on a budget, $290 mid-range or $660 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in USA?
For one person, about $651 on a budget, $2,030 mid-range or $4,620 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in USA?
About $2,604 on a budget, $8,120 mid-range or $18,480 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is USA expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in USA costs about $290. Of the 112 destinations we price, 103 are cheaper and 8 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to USA?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: $150 of the $290 a day, about 52%.
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.