Athens trip budget calculator
Athens can suit any budget — from a hostel bed near Monastiraki to a rooftop suite overlooking the Acropolis. Fill in the fields below to get an instant estimate of what your Athens trip will cost. All figures are 2026 euro averages.
Plan your Athens trip
Save on archaeological sites — the combined ticket covers 7 sites for €30:
Get the combined site ticketThe Athens food tour is one of the best-value experiences — around €75 per person:
Book the Athens food tourHop-on hop-off bus covers all major sights and saves on taxi fares:
Book hop-on hop-off busSee also: Acropolis tickets guide and Acropolis visitor tips.
How much does Athens cost in 2026?
Athens remains one of the more affordable major European capitals. A budget solo traveller staying in a hostel, eating souvlaki and gyros, and keeping paid attractions to a minimum can get by on €65–80 per day. A couple sharing a mid-range hotel room, eating at proper tavernas and doing a couple of paid experiences each day will typically spend €250–350 total per day (€125–175 per person). A comfort-focused traveller in a boutique hotel with Acropolis views will spend €300–450 per day.
Accommodation costs in Athens
Hostels in the Monastiraki, Psyrri and Plaka neighbourhoods start at €18–25 per person in a dorm. Private rooms in budget guesthouses begin at €40–55. Mid-range hotels and apartments in the centre cost €80–120 per night. Rooftop boutique hotels with Acropolis views range from €150 to €350+. Prices peak in July–August and around Easter. Book well in advance for the best rates in peak season.
Food and drink in Athens
Athens has excellent budget eating options. A souvlaki or gyros from a street counter costs €2.50–4. A proper lunch or early dinner at a neighbourhood taverna runs €12–18 per person with wine. The Central Market (Varvakeios Agora) area has cheap and filling options. Mid-range restaurants in Monastiraki and Koukaki charge €20–35 per person for dinner. Rooftop restaurants with Acropolis views are typically €50–80+ per person.
Getting around Athens
The Athens metro is clean, fast and cheap — a single ticket costs €1.40 (90 minutes, includes transfers between metro, bus and tram). A 24-hour travel pass is €4.50 and covers all public transport. Bolt and regular taxis are affordable for occasional journeys — expect €6–12 for most central trips. The airport express metro (Line 3) costs €10.50 one-way or €18 return. Most major sights in central Athens are within easy walking distance of each other.