How much do five days in Alicante cost?
Budget around €358 per person for five days in Alicante (Spain), flight included: €33 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Toulouse in October 2026 — and about €325 on the ground, that is €65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €33 | €195 | €228 |
| 5 days | €33 | €325 | €358 |
| 7 days | €33 | €455 | €488 |
| 10 days | €33 | €650 | €683 |
| 14 days | €33 | €910 | €943 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€33 from Toulouse), living costs at the country average (€65/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €46 | €227 | €260 |
| Standard | €65 | €325 | €358 |
| Comfort | €117 | €585 | €618 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Alicante: accommodation ≈ €29, meals ≈ €23, transport and sundries ≈ €13.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse | €33 | October 2026 | €358 |
| Paris | €50 | December 2026 | €375 |
| Geneva | €62 | November 2026 | €387 |
| Marseille | €74 | October 2026 | €399 |
| Brussels | €92 | November 2026 | €417 |
| Lyon | €131 | November 2026 | €456 |
| Strasbourg | €139 | December 2026 | €464 |
| Nice | €141 | November 2026 | €466 |
| Bordeaux | €163 | December 2026 | €488 |
| Lille | €219 | November 2026 | €544 |
| Montpellier | €242 | December 2026 | €567 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Alicante to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
For the same budget, you could also go to…
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- PalmaSpain · €361 for five days, flight from €36
- MenorcaSpain · €362 for five days, flight from €37
- MadeiraPortugal · €363 for five days, flight from €63
- MalagaSpain · €368 for five days, flight from €43
- SarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina · €348 for five days, flight from €173
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Alicante cost?
Budget around €358 per person for five days in Alicante, flight included: €33 for the return flight (best fare observed from Toulouse in October 2026) and about €325 on the ground (€65 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €260; in comfort you climb to €618.
What daily budget should I plan for in Alicante?
About €65 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Spain: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €46 on a shoestring and €117 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Alicante an expensive destination?
At €65 a day, Alicante is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Alicante?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €33 from Toulouse, up to €242 from Montpellier. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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