How much do five days in Algiers cost?
Budget around €296 per person for five days in Algiers (Algeria), flight included: €96 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Marseille in December 2026 — and about €200 on the ground, that is €40 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is very cheap: day-to-day costs are far below western European levels: the flight is the heavy part of the budget, and each extra day costs little.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €96 | €120 | €216 |
| 5 days | €96 | €200 | €296 |
| 7 days | €96 | €280 | €376 |
| 10 days | €96 | €400 | €496 |
| 14 days | €96 | €560 | €656 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€96 from Marseille), living costs at the country average (€40/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €28 | €140 | €236 |
| Standard | €40 | €200 | €296 |
| Comfort | €72 | €360 | €456 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Algiers: accommodation ≈ €18, meals ≈ €14, transport and sundries ≈ €8.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | €96 | December 2026 | €296 |
| Paris | €102 | November 2026 | €302 |
| Lyon | €114 | November 2026 | €314 |
| Nice | €116 | November 2026 | €316 |
| Toulouse | €121 | October 2026 | €321 |
| Lille | €138 | November 2026 | €338 |
| Brussels | €143 | October 2026 | €343 |
| Strasbourg | €148 | November 2026 | €348 |
| Bordeaux | €181 | December 2026 | €381 |
| Nantes | €218 | December 2026 | €418 |
| Geneva | €250 | October 2026 | €450 |
| Montpellier | €272 | October 2026 | €472 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Algiers to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Algiers cost?
Budget around €296 per person for five days in Algiers, flight included: €96 for the return flight (best fare observed from Marseille in December 2026) and about €200 on the ground (€40 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €236; in comfort you climb to €456.
What daily budget should I plan for in Algiers?
About €40 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Algeria: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €28 on a shoestring and €72 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Algiers an expensive destination?
At €40 a day, Algiers is very cheap: day-to-day costs are far below western European levels: the flight is the heavy part of the budget, and each extra day costs little.
How much is the plane ticket to Algiers?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €96 from Marseille, up to €272 from Montpellier. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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