What is a realistic family travel budget per day?

Estimate roughly 2.5× the single-person mid-range daily cost for a family of four (two kids share a room and eat lighter). At $200/day mid-range, plan $500/day for the family, or about $3,500/week before flights.

Which European cities are best for families on a budget?

Lisbon, Porto, Krakow and Budapest combine walkability, low transit costs and family-friendly restaurants with mid-range daily costs well below Western European norms.

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Cities that work for a family trip on a budget

Family travel multiplies every line item. These cities combine low-to-moderate mid-range daily costs with the practical things families need — safe transit, kid-tolerant restaurants, public parks, walkable centres, and short-haul transit options.

01
Kathmandu, Nepal
Mid-range $94/day · weekly mid-range total $658.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$94/day
02
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Mid-range $108/day · weekly mid-range total $756.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$108/day
03
Delhi, India
Mid-range $108/day · weekly mid-range total $756.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$108/day
04
Hanoi, Vietnam
Mid-range $108/day · weekly mid-range total $756.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$108/day
05
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Mid-range $108/day · weekly mid-range total $756.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$108/day
06
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Mid-range $120/day · weekly mid-range total $840.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$120/day
07
Bali, Indonesia
Mid-range $128/day · weekly mid-range total $896.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$128/day
08
Mumbai, India
Mid-range $128/day · weekly mid-range total $896.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$128/day
09
Bangkok, Thailand
Mid-range $151/day · weekly mid-range total $1057.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$151/day
10
Manila, Philippines
Mid-range $151/day · weekly mid-range total $1057.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$151/day
11
Bucharest, Romania
Mid-range $171/day · weekly mid-range total $1197.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$171/day
12
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mid-range $171/day · weekly mid-range total $1197.
Tier: Very cheap · Under $130/day mid-range
$171/day

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What is a realistic family travel budget per day?: Estimate roughly 2.5× the single-person mid-range daily cost for a family of four (two kids share a room and eat lighter). At $200/day mid-range, plan $500/day for the family, or about $3,500/week before flights.
Which European cities are best for families on a budget?: Lisbon, Porto, Krakow and Budapest combine walkability, low transit costs and family-friendly restaurants with mid-range daily costs well below Western European norms.

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