How much do five days in Cartagena cost?
Budget around €1089 per person for five days in Cartagena (Colombia), flight included: €889 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Nice in November 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 | €889 | €120 | €1009 |
| 5 days | €889 | €200 | €1089 |
| 7 days | €889 | €280 | €1169 |
| 10 days | €889 | €400 | €1289 |
| 14 days | €889 | €560 | €1449 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€889 from Nice), 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 | €1029 |
| Standard | €40 | €200 | €1089 |
| Comfort | €72 | €360 | €1249 |
- 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 Cartagena: accommodation ≈ €18, meals ≈ €14, transport and sundries ≈ €8.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice | €889 | November 2026 | €1089 |
| Brussels | €1057 | October 2026 | €1257 |
| Paris | €1153 | October 2026 | €1353 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Cartagena 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 Cartagena cost?
Budget around €1089 per person for five days in Cartagena, flight included: €889 for the return flight (best fare observed from Nice in November 2026) and about €200 on the ground (€40 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €1029; in comfort you climb to €1249.
What daily budget should I plan for in Cartagena?
About €40 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Colombia: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €28 on a shoestring and €72 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Cartagena an expensive destination?
At €40 a day, Cartagena 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 Cartagena?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €889 from Nice, up to €1153 from Paris. 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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