What will this trip really cost?
A day-by-day estimate, including the costs that are never in the headline price.
The flight and the hotel are the easy part of a travel budget. It is the airport transfers, city taxes, tips, museum tickets and “just a coffee” that double it. AI can build a fuller list of what to expect, so the total is not a surprise on the last day.
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Start with what you know
Flights, accommodation and anything already paid.
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Describe your style
Street food or restaurants, public transport or taxis, free walks or paid tours.
Why trips cost more than planned
Flights and accommodation are the numbers everyone knows. They are also usually less than two thirds of what a trip costs. The rest arrives in small pieces that nobody adds up beforehand: the transfer from the airport, the city tax, coffees, tips, the museum that was more expensive than expected, the taxi when it rained. Each one is minor. Together they are the reason people come home to a card statement that surprises them.
A realistic estimate before you go does two things. It tells you whether the trip fits your budget while you can still change it. And it lets you spend while you are there without a knot in your stomach.
The categories
- Getting there: flights or trains, luggage fees, seat selection, transport to and from the airport at both ends.
- Staying: accommodation, tourist taxes, cleaning fees, parking.
- Eating: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, coffees, drinks and snacks.
- Getting around: public transport, taxis, car hire, fuel, tolls.
- Doing: tickets, tours, equipment hire.
- Extras: insurance, visas, roaming or a local SIM, souvenirs, tips.
- A buffer of ten to fifteen per cent for what you cannot foresee.
The rest of this guide is in AIvelina Plus.
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