How much do five days in Edinburgh cost?
Budget around €572 per person for five days in Edinburgh (United Kingdom), flight included: €72 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Paris in October 2026 — and about €500 on the ground, that is €100 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €72 | €300 | €372 |
| 5 days | €72 | €500 | €572 |
| 7 days | €72 | €700 | €772 |
| 10 days | €72 | €1000 | €1072 |
| 14 days | €72 | €1400 | €1472 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€72 from Paris), living costs at the country average (€100/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 | €70 | €350 | €422 |
| Standard | €100 | €500 | €572 |
| Comfort | €180 | €900 | €972 |
- 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 Edinburgh: accommodation ≈ €45, meals ≈ €35, transport and sundries ≈ €20.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | €72 | October 2026 | €572 |
| Nantes | €94 | November 2026 | €594 |
| Brussels | €110 | February 2027 | €610 |
| Toulouse | €129 | October 2026 | €629 |
| Bordeaux | €144 | November 2026 | €644 |
| Nice | €170 | November 2026 | €670 |
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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh cost?
Budget around €572 per person for five days in Edinburgh, flight included: €72 for the return flight (best fare observed from Paris in October 2026) and about €500 on the ground (€100 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €422; in comfort you climb to €972.
What daily budget should I plan for in Edinburgh?
About €100 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — United Kingdom: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €70 on a shoestring and €180 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Edinburgh an expensive destination?
At €100 a day, Edinburgh is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Edinburgh?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €72 from Paris, up to €170 from Nice. 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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