How much does a trip to Cologne cost?
Cologne is an inexpensive big German city in ordinary weeks — and briefly one of the priciest during a Koelnmesse trade fair or Carnival. Set your trip below for an honest estimate — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around and activities. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. apartment and your style, and the total updates instantly. Add the city’s 5% accommodation tax on top of the lodging line.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
€860 – €1,550
≈ €290–€515 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · €130–€220/night | €390 – €660 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days €50–€85/person/day | €300 – €510 |
Stadtbahn, buses & taxis KVB tickets · €9–€18/person/day | €55 – €110 |
Attractions & activities €20–€45/person/day | €120 – €270 |
- These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
- Excludes flights / getting there.
- Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
- Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.
Want the plan those costs pay for? See Cologne in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read Cologne on a budget.