Prefilled with a commonly cited United States reference figure. Illustrative figure for a 1-2 week international trip per person, actual cost depends entirely on destination and travel style.
| Category | % of budget | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flights & Transport | 30% | $900 |
| Accommodation | 30% | $900 |
| Food & Dining | 20% | $600 |
| Activities & Excursions | 10% | $300 |
| Shopping & Souvenirs | 5% | $150 |
| Miscellaneous / Buffer | 5% | $150 |
| Total | 100% | $3,000 |
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How much spending money do you need for a holiday?
A realistic holiday budget covers five buckets: transport, accommodation, food, activities, and a 10–15% contingency. Daily spending money is the part most often underestimated — budget separately for it rather than folding it into a single total, and set the daily figure by destination cost level.
How do you plan a holiday budget?
Plan a holiday budget by pricing the fixed costs first — flights and accommodation, which are usually over half the total — then setting a daily allowance for food and activities and multiplying by the number of days. Add 10–15% on top for the costs no itinerary predicts.
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