How much do five days in Copenhagen cost?
Budget around €619 per person for five days in Copenhagen (Denmark), flight included: €69 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Paris in October 2026 — and about €550 on the ground, that is €110 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €69 | €330 | €399 |
| 5 days | €69 | €550 | €619 |
| 7 days | €69 | €770 | €839 |
| 10 days | €69 | €1100 | €1169 |
| 14 days | €69 | €1540 | €1609 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€69 from Paris), living costs at the country average (€110/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 | €77 | €385 | €454 |
| Standard | €110 | €550 | €619 |
| Comfort | €198 | €990 | €1059 |
- 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 Copenhagen: accommodation ≈ €50, meals ≈ €39, transport and sundries ≈ €22.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | €69 | October 2026 | €619 |
| Geneva | €109 | November 2026 | €659 |
| Nice | €130 | October 2026 | €680 |
| Brussels | €130 | November 2026 | €680 |
| Lyon | €144 | December 2026 | €694 |
| Marseille | €149 | December 2026 | €699 |
| Nantes | €149 | October 2026 | €699 |
| Toulouse | €213 | November 2026 | €763 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Copenhagen 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Copenhagen cost?
Budget around €619 per person for five days in Copenhagen, flight included: €69 for the return flight (best fare observed from Paris in October 2026) and about €550 on the ground (€110 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €454; in comfort you climb to €1059.
What daily budget should I plan for in Copenhagen?
About €110 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Denmark: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €77 on a shoestring and €198 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Copenhagen an expensive destination?
At €110 a day, Copenhagen is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Copenhagen?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €69 from Paris, up to €213 from Toulouse. 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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