How much does a trip to Wales 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 45%
- Food£770 33%
- Transport£252 11%
- Sights£280 12%
What a day costs in Wales
Per person, in GBP
A mid-range day in Wales costs about £168 per person: £75 for a bed, £55 for food, £18 for local transport and £20 for sights. On a budget the same day is about £65; in comfort, about £340. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $225.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm or basic guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | £35 | £75 | £130 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Cardiff · Source | £25 | £55 | £100 |
| Transport a dayCardiff buses / bus and taxi / mostly taxis · Source | £5 | £18 | £50 |
| Sights a dayFree sight / Cardiff Castle / guided tour · Source | Free | £20 | £60 |
| A day in total | £65 | £168 | £340 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Callum Reid against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Wales 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 £2,352.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £195$261 | £504$675 | £1,020$1,366 |
| 7 days | £455$609 | £1,176$1,574 | £2,380$3,186 |
| 14 days | £910$1,218 | £2,352$3,149 | £4,760$6,373 |
| 30 days | £1,950$2,611 | £5,040$6,748 | £10,200$13,656 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Wales cost per day?
For one person, about £65 on a budget, £168 mid-range or £340 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Wales?
For one person, about £455 on a budget, £1,176 mid-range or £2,380 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Wales?
About £1,820 on a budget, £4,704 mid-range or £9,520 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Wales expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Wales costs about $225. Of the 112 destinations we price, 90 are cheaper and 21 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Wales?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: £75 of the £168 a day, about 45%.
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.