Cologne
Germany · city · history · nightlife
8 days · 2 adults · September · 5,708 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Germany's typical prices adjusted for Cologne, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is one of the better months to visit.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,676 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $510 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $480 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $144 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $208 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $104 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,218 |
| likely $2,188–$4,247 · $1,609 per person · $402 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,676 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,082 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $912 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $272 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $480 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $104 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,622 |
| likely $3,143–$6,101 · $2,311 per person · $578 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,676 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $2,234 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,696 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $592 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $960 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $104 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $7,358 |
| likely $5,004–$9,713 · $3,679 per person · $920 per day · modelled confidence | |