Travel Budgeting

Before boarding the plane or departing on a road trip, map out your expenses so you don’t spend beyond your means.

Including yourself, how many travelers will you be covering expenses for?

What form of transport are you using to travel to your destination?

What do you plan to spend for airfare? (per person)

How much do you expect to spend at the airport for food? (per person)

If you’re renting a car, what is your daily rate?

How much will you spend on fuel, in total?

How many days will you drive, in total?

What will you spend on hotels during your drive, in total?

What will you spend on food per day (per person)?

At your destination:

How long will you be staying?

If staying in a hotel what is the cost per night? (Don't forget to ask how much the tax will be)

Daily car rental rate at destination (with tax)

How much will you spend on gas, total?

Meals:

Meals: Use dropdown menus only for meals you plan on eating each day.

First Meal

Second Meal

Third Meal

Fourth Meal

Activities:

Now that you've settled into your destination, think about the costs to include in your budget for activities such as going to the theatre or visiting a tourist spot.

Click the green plus sign to add each activity

Other Expenses to Consider:

Passports, visa, and travel documents

Pet or childcare while you're away

Currency exchange and bank fees

Luggage and gear

Other

Results

And the grand total is...

The following is your projected travel spending. If it's more than your budget allows, then go back and try different options, such as staying at a less expensive hotel. Click here for more cost-saving travel tips.

Airfare:

Car:

On the way:

At your destination:

Hotel:

On the way:

At your destination:

Food:

On the way:

At your destination:

Activities:

Other Expenses:

Total Travel Expenses