Is Edinburgh expensive?
An 8-day trip to Edinburgh costs about $5,090 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,545 each, or $636 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $3,408; done well, about $8,296. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
United Kingdom · history · city · nature · walkable
8 days · 2 adults · October · 5,153 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (180 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,576 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $536 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $640 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $288 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,408 |
| likely $2,726–$4,089 · $1,704 per person · $426 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,576 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,130 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,216 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $320 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $640 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,090 |
| likely $4,072–$6,109 · $2,545 per person · $636 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,576 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $2,320 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $2,240 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $704 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,248 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $8,296 |
| likely $6,637–$9,956 · $4,148 per person · $1,037 per day · medium confidence | |
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