How much do five days in Zurich cost?
Budget around €829 per person for five days in Zurich (Switzerland), flight included: €129 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Paris in October 2026 — and about €700 on the ground, that is €140 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is expensive: accommodation and meals cost noticeably more than in western Europe: a cheap flight is not enough, it is the length of the trip you should adjust.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €129 | €420 | €549 |
| 5 days | €129 | €700 | €829 |
| 7 days | €129 | €980 | €1109 |
| 10 days | €129 | €1400 | €1529 |
| 14 days | €129 | €1960 | €2089 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€129 from Paris), living costs at the country average (€140/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 | €98 | €490 | €619 |
| Standard | €140 | €700 | €829 |
| Comfort | €252 | €1260 | €1389 |
- 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 Zurich: accommodation ≈ €63, meals ≈ €49, transport and sundries ≈ €28.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | €129 | October 2026 | €829 |
| Brussels | €178 | November 2026 | €878 |
| Nice | €182 | November 2026 | €882 |
| Bordeaux | €189 | November 2026 | €889 |
| Nantes | €220 | October 2026 | €920 |
| Lyon | €225 | December 2026 | €925 |
| Geneva | €227 | December 2026 | €927 |
| Toulouse | €232 | October 2026 | €932 |
| Marseille | €275 | October 2026 | €975 |
| Montpellier | €382 | October 2026 | €1082 |
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 Zurich 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 Zurich cost?
Budget around €829 per person for five days in Zurich, flight included: €129 for the return flight (best fare observed from Paris in October 2026) and about €700 on the ground (€140 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €619; in comfort you climb to €1389.
What daily budget should I plan for in Zurich?
About €140 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Switzerland: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €98 on a shoestring and €252 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Zurich an expensive destination?
At €140 a day, Zurich is expensive: accommodation and meals cost noticeably more than in western Europe: a cheap flight is not enough, it is the length of the trip you should adjust.
How much is the plane ticket to Zurich?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €129 from Paris, up to €382 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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