The cost of recreation and prices in Paris in 2018

Paris is one of the top three most visited cities in the world. The capital of France is one of the most expensive cities in Europe for tourists. How much money to take in Paris (France) in 2018? To rest in this expensive city you need to prepare in advance and correctly calculate the budget.

Below are the current prices in Paris in 2018:

1. Hotels of different levels for a double room for 2 people, including hostels.

2. Prices for food in restaurants and cafes (average bill per person). Including a menu with prices for soups. salads, hot dishes, desserts, drinks and alcohol.

3. Transport prices in 2018 in Paris: taxis, public transport, metro, trains, car and bicycle rental.

4. Entrance tickets to museums and prices for entertainment in Paris: Orsay Museum, Louvre Museum, Centre Pompidou, Eiffel Tower, Disneyland, Palace of Versailles, Catacombs of Paris etc.

№ 1. Prices for hotels and hostels in Paris in 2018

Hotels

Hotel rating	Double room for 1 night (EUR)
1 star	25.00-85.00 €
2 star	50.00-150.00 €
3 star	70.00-250.00 €
4 star	85.00-350.00 €
5 star	180.00-560.00 €

Hostels

Hostels in Paris	One night for one bed
Price range	18.00-50.00 €

№ 2. Prices in Paris for food in cafes and restaurants in 2018

Average bill for 1 person: cafe, restaurants, cafe of fast food

List of catering establishments	Average bill for 1 person
Inexpensive cafe. Lunch or dinner	10.00-16.00 €
A restaurant. Lunch or dinner	25.00-30.00 €
Fast Food Cafe (McDonalds and others)	8.00-10.00 €

Menu in an inexpensive cafe

Menu in an inexpensive cafe. List of dishes	EUR
Entrees
Chicken wings with French fries	8.00 €
Two cutlets with garnish (pasta, potatoes, etc.)	14.00 €
Grilled pork or beef with garnish	20.00 €
A large portion of shrimp	25.00 €
Business lunch (hot dish, salad, dessert and drink)	15.00-20.00 €
Pizza	7.00-15.00 €
Salads
Price range	5.00-12.00 €
Soups
Price range	4.50-13.00 €
Sandwiches and desserts
3 small croissants	1.50-2.50 €
Piece of pie	3.50-4.00 €
Pies (1 piece)	2.00-4.00 €
Pancakes (2 pieces)	2.00-3.00 €
Sandwich with cheese	3.00 €
Ice-cream	2.00-4.00 €
Beverages
Milk shake	4.00-6.00 €
Sangria wine for 1 glass	3.00-5.00 €
Cappuccino	2.50-3.00 €
Coke, Pepsi or Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)	2.30 €
Water (0.33 liter bottle)	1.50 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter)	3.50-5.00 €
Domestic Beer (0.33 liter)	3.00-4.00 €

№ 3. Prices for transport in Paris in 2018

Types of transport	Price in euros
Taxi
Taxi for 1 km (average cost)	1.80-2.00 €
Boarding A Taxi	4.00-4.50 €
From Orly airport to city center	25.00-30.00 €
From CDG airport (Aeroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle) to city center	45.00-60.00 €
Public transport
10 tickets for public transport T + (Carnet) for adults	14.00 €
10 tickets for public transport T + (Carnet) for children	10.00 €
One-way ticket	2.00 €
Train from CDG airport to city center	10.00-12.00 €
Train from Orly airport to city center	11.00-12.00 €
Car rent
Rent for 1 day (FW Golf, Reno Megane, Kia Picanto)	25.00-40.00 €
Rent a bicycle
30-60 min	1.00-2.00 €
Gasoline
1 liter	1.28 €

№ 4. Prices for entertainment in Paris in 2018: palaces, museums, observation platforms

List of Entertainment	Price in euros for 1 person
Paris Museum Pass (Free entrance to 50 museums of Paris without a queue)
For 2 days	48.00 €
For 4 days	64.00 €
For 6 days	72.00 €
Museums, cathedrals, observation platforms
Orsay Museum	9.00-12.00 € (child and adult)
Louvre Museum	15.00 €
L’hôtel national des Invalides	10.00 €
Centre Pompidou	10.00-14.00 € (child and adult)
Catacombs of Paris	5.00-11.00 € (child and adult)
Eiffel Tower (the highest level)	28.00 € (adult)
Disneyland (2 parks in one day)	91.00-100.00 € (child and adult)
Ferris wheel (Champs Elysees)	12.00 €
Palace of Versailles	18.00 €
Excursions
Paris City Hop-on Hop-off Tour (Bus excursion with an overview of the main attractions of Paris)	17.00-33.00 € (child and adult)
Two-hour excursions around Paris	15.00-30.00 €
Half day excursions	40.00 €
Full day excursions	80.00 €