How much does a trip to Zurich cost?
Zurich has a fearsome price reputation — earned at the hotel desk and the dinner table, but not on the tram or by the lake. Set your trip below for an honest estimate in Swiss francs — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around and activities. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. rental and your style, and the total updates instantly.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
CHF 1'260 – CHF 2'310
≈ CHF 420–CHF 770 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · CHF 200–CHF 350/night | CHF 600 – CHF 1'050 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days CHF 70–CHF 120/person/day | CHF 420 – CHF 720 |
Trams, trains & boats ZVV passes · CHF 15–CHF 30/person/day | CHF 90 – CHF 180 |
Attractions & activities CHF 25–CHF 60/person/day | CHF 150 – CHF 360 |
- 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 Zurich in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read Zurich on a budget.