Paris is fairly expensive for Europe, but it’s not as expensive as you might fear. The attractions are reasonably priced and hotels can be good value if you don’t need to be in the center of everything.
It’s almost impossible to get a bad meal in Paris and the food in smaller neighborhood restaurants tends to be quite affordable, especially considering the quality.
Wine in Paris ranges from shockingly inexpensive to shockingly expensive, and the cheaper stuff is often surprisingly good. Beer in Paris is weirdly expensive though, so it’s better to cultivate your wine appreciation and save beer for elsewhere.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 25.81 - 84.95 |
| 56.99 - 172.04 |
| 73.12 - 277.42 |
| 81.72 - 322.58 |
| 208.60 - 498.92 |
Ibis Canal St. Martin Doubles from €91/night | |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 24.68 - 51.56 |
Le Montclair by Hiphophostels Beds from €25/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Paris |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Tower (3rd level) | Elevator to top level observation deck | adults 12-24 4-11 | 43.01 21.51 10.75 |
| Eiffel Tower (2nd level) | Elevator to second level (stairs to 2nd level are about half these prices) | adults 12-24 4-11 | 17.53 8.71 4.41 |
| Louvre Museum | Tickets for the Permanent Collections (temporary exhibitions require separate admission) | adults | 18.28 |
| Arc de Triomphe | Easy to appreciate for free from the street, but this is if you want to climb the 280 steps to the top. | adults 12-25 | 13.98 9.68 |
| Paris City Hop-on Hop-off Tour | The Paris L'Open Tour buses are popular even though there are better ways of seeing the city. This is for 24 hours, but 48-hour passes are only a bit more. | adults | 38,397.85 |
| Catacombs of Paris | This collection of bones is one of the city's top attractions. | adults 14-26 | 15.05 12.90 |
| Palace of Versailles | The super impressive palace where left-wing and right-wing was invented is a train-ride away in the suburbs. | adults | 21.51 |
| One-hour Seine River cruise | These popular cruises leave from the Eiffel Tower and point out the most famous landmarks. Prices do range a bit. | adults ages 3-12 | 16.13 7.53 |
| Centre Pompidou | The national modern art museum is yet another popular Paris museum. The price is lower during some periods. | adults 19-26 EU 19-26 | 16.13 12.90 0.00 |
| Orsay Museum | This former train station houses mostly French art from 1848 to 1915. | adults ages 18-25 EU 18-25 | 17.20 11.83 0.00 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Many Paris hotels include a free breakfast, but don't expect much as the classic morning meal here is a fresh roll and coffee. | 3.98 - 6.45 |
| Budget lunch | If you look for simple neighborhood places then great food can be cheap in Paris. | 7.53 - 11.83 |
| Budget dinner | Again, the plat du jour at modest bistros will usually deliver a great meal at a fair price. | 11.29 - 19.35 |
| House wine (.375L) | House wine in restaurants is usually a great bargain in France. | 4.84 - 9.68 |
| Cheap wine (bottle) | Obviously the price of wine has no upper limit, but in local shops you can get surprisingly good quality in this price range. | 2.69 - 10.75 |
| Beer (.33L bottle) | While wine is cheap in Paris, beer is usually outrageously expensive, and happy hours are rare. | 5.91 - 9.68 |
| Coffee (cup) | Tiny cups of coffee are cheap in bakeries and expensive in sidewalk cafes. | 1.34 - 4.30 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Train from CDG airport to city center | 11.18 |
| Train from Orly airport to city center | 11.61 |
| Taxi from CDG airport to city center | 66.67 |
| 3km taxi ride in Paris | 10.75 - 18.28 |
| Metro ride in Paris | 1.94 |
| All-day metro pass for center | 7.10 |