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Holiday Cost Calculator

Calculate total holiday costs including flights, hotel, and spending money for any number of people.

Last reviewed: 10 February 2026Source: ONS — Living Costs and Food Survey
Holiday Cost Calculator · IELifestyle & Everyday

Rates & sources

Indicative UK averages drawn from ONS Living Costs and Food Survey, plus trade body data.

Source: ONS — Living Costs and Food Survey — figures refreshed at the start of each tax year.

When to use this calculator

  • When you need a fast estimate before making a bigger decision.
  • When you want to compare a few scenarios using the same assumptions.
  • When you need a clearer starting point before using a detailed quote or formal document.

A realistic Ireland planning example

Use these sample inputs as a quick scenario test, then change one variable at a time to compare outcomes.

Flights Per Person (€)

€500

Hotel Per Night (€)

120

Nights

7

Number of People

2

After entering these figures, compare total cost, per person and flights before deciding which scenario looks strongest.

How to read your results

Total Cost

This is the headline outcome, but it is most useful when viewed alongside the supporting metrics below it.

Per Person

Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how the key drivers affect the final outcome.

Flights

Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how the key drivers affect the final outcome.

Hotel

Use this metric to compare scenarios side by side and understand how the key drivers affect the final outcome.

Method & assumptionsAuthoritative sources

Enter flights per person, hotel cost per night, trip length, number of travellers, and daily spending per person to calculate your total holiday budget. Travel insurance, airport transfers, and pre-booked excursions are common items that push costs above initial estimates — add these to your daily spend figure. Booking flights 6–12 weeks in advance and travelling mid-week typically yields the lowest fares.

Common mistakes

  • !Using optimistic assumptions without testing a more cautious scenario as well.
  • !Comparing outputs from different tools without checking that the inputs match.
  • !Treating the result as a final quote instead of a planning estimate.

What to do next

  • Try at least one more scenario so you can compare a realistic range instead of a single estimate.
  • Use the related calculators below to cross-check the decision from another angle.
  • Open one of the linked guides if you need more context before you act on the result.

Frequently asked

A typical daily budget for a European city break is £60–£100 per person covering meals, transport, and activities. Beach or all-inclusive destinations can cost less in daily spend.

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