How much do five days in Madrid cost?
Budget around €395 per person for five days in Madrid (Spain), flight included: €70 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Montpellier in November 2026 — and about €325 on the ground, that is €65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €70 | €195 | €265 |
| 5 days | €70 | €325 | €395 |
| 7 days | €70 | €455 | €525 |
| 10 days | €70 | €650 | €720 |
| 14 days | €70 | €910 | €980 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€70 from Montpellier), living costs at the country average (€65/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 | €46 | €227 | €297 |
| Standard | €65 | €325 | €395 |
| Comfort | €117 | €585 | €655 |
- 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 Madrid: accommodation ≈ €29, meals ≈ €23, transport and sundries ≈ €13.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier | €70 | November 2026 | €395 |
| Toulouse | €71 | November 2026 | €396 |
| Paris | €81 | November 2026 | €406 |
| Lyon | €86 | December 2026 | €411 |
| Bordeaux | €102 | December 2026 | €427 |
| Geneva | €102 | November 2026 | €427 |
| Marseille | €105 | November 2026 | €430 |
| Nantes | €119 | October 2026 | €444 |
| Brussels | €120 | November 2026 | €445 |
| Lille | €173 | December 2026 | €498 |
| Nice | €179 | October 2026 | €504 |
| Strasbourg | €210 | October 2026 | €535 |
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 Madrid 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 Madrid cost?
Budget around €395 per person for five days in Madrid, flight included: €70 for the return flight (best fare observed from Montpellier in November 2026) and about €325 on the ground (€65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €297; in comfort you climb to €655.
What daily budget should I plan for in Madrid?
About €65 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Spain: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €46 on a shoestring and €117 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Madrid an expensive destination?
At €65 a day, Madrid is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Madrid?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €70 from Montpellier, up to €210 from Strasbourg. 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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