How much do five days in Seattle cost?
Budget around €1348 per person for five days in Seattle (United States), flight included: €548 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Brussels in October 2026 — and about €800 on the ground, that is €160 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is expensive: accommodation and meals cost noticeably more than in western Europe: a cheap flight is not enough, it is the length of the trip you should adjust.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €548 | €480 | €1028 |
| 5 days | €548 | €800 | €1348 |
| 7 days | €548 | €1120 | €1668 |
| 10 days | €548 | €1600 | €2148 |
| 14 days | €548 | €2240 | €2788 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€548 from Brussels), living costs at the country average (€160/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 | €112 | €560 | €1108 |
| Standard | €160 | €800 | €1348 |
| Comfort | €288 | €1440 | €1988 |
- 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 Seattle: accommodation ≈ €72, meals ≈ €56, transport and sundries ≈ €32.
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Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Seattle cost?
Budget around €1348 per person for five days in Seattle, flight included: €548 for the return flight (best fare observed from Brussels in October 2026) and about €800 on the ground (€160 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €1108; in comfort you climb to €1988.
What daily budget should I plan for in Seattle?
About €160 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — United States: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €112 on a shoestring and €288 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Seattle an expensive destination?
At €160 a day, Seattle is expensive: accommodation and meals cost noticeably more than in western Europe: a cheap flight is not enough, it is the length of the trip you should adjust.
How much is the plane ticket to Seattle?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €548 from Brussels, up to €826 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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