MyHolidayCost – Free Travel Calculators for Every Traveller

The real total cost of your trip including flights, accommodation, food, activities and transfers. Broken down honestly by destination and travel style.

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Visa Checker

Find out whether you need a visa, how much it costs, how long it takes to process and exactly how to apply, for any passport and destination.

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Daily Budget Calculator

How much does a day actually cost at your destination? Accommodation, food, transport and activities broken down by city and travel style.

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Currency Converter

Live exchange rates plus real purchasing power: what your money actually buys at your destination, not just the rate number.

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Packing List Generator

A smart packing list built around your destination, season, trip type and length. Tick items off as you pack and print it before you leave.

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Travel Insurance Guide

What cover you actually need, which add-ons are worth paying for, and the small print that catches travellers out. Honest advice, not sponsored rankings.

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Hotel Cost Comparer

Real accommodation costs by destination, star rating and neighbourhood. Know what you should be paying before you open a single booking site.

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Multi-City Time Zone Planner

Add every city you need to track. Drag the slider to find the best overlap window for calls, meetings or coordinating a group trip across time zones.

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Tour and Activity Calculator

Day trips, tours and experiences add up fast. Browse real activity costs by destination and build your activity budget before you commit to anything.

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Flight Cost Tracker

Average flight prices by route and month so you know whether the fare you are seeing is a genuine deal or above the typical range for that time of year.

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East Africa Safari Cost Planner

Accommodation, park fees, gorilla trekking permits and regional flights, broken down honestly for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

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Best Time to Visit Calculator

Weather, crowd levels and typical prices scored month by month, so you can pick the ideal time to travel to your chosen destination.

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Solo Travel Safety and Cost Index

Honest safety and solo-friendliness scoring by destination, along with daily budgets and notes for solo and female travellers.

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Digital Nomad Cost Calculator

Monthly cost of living for remote workers, including rent, coworking space, food and the visa route required in each destination.

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Airbnb vs Hotel Cost Comparer

See the real total cost of Airbnb versus a hotel including all fees, so you know which option genuinely works out cheaper.

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Common questions

How much does an average holiday cost in 2025?

It varies enormously by destination and travel style. A week in budget-friendly Southeast Asia can cost under £600 per person including flights. A week in Europe mid-range runs £800 to £1,400. Two weeks in the USA typically comes to £2,500 to £4,000. Our Trip Cost Estimator gives you a personalised breakdown for your exact destination, duration and travel style.

Do I need a visa for my destination?

It depends entirely on your passport and destination. Strong passports such as British, US, German and Japanese allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to most countries. Many African passports require advance visas for Europe and North America. Our Visa Checker covers the most common passport and destination combinations with current requirements, costs and processing times.

What is the cheapest time of year to book a holiday?

Shoulder season consistently offers the best value, typically April to June and September to October for European and North African destinations. Prices for flights and accommodation drop 20 to 40 percent compared to peak summer, while the weather is often still very good. School holiday dates are the most expensive period for family destinations regardless of region.

How much travel insurance do I actually need?

At minimum, look for at least £2 million medical cover for Europe and £5 million or more for the USA, where a single hospitalisation can cost tens of thousands of pounds. You also need cancellation cover equal to the total value of your pre-booked costs, and baggage cover of at least £1,500. Our Travel Insurance Guide walks through exactly what each type of trip requires.

What is the best way to spend money abroad?

A fee-free travel card such as Wise, Starling or Revolut eliminates the 2 to 3 percent foreign transaction fees charged by most bank cards. Always pay in local currency when given the option. Never accept dynamic currency conversion at a card machine, which almost always applies a poor rate. Withdraw cash from local ATMs rather than airport bureaux de change, which typically charge 8 to 12 percent above the real rate.

Are these calculators free to use?

Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no subscription, no paywall. We may earn a small commission if you click an affiliate link and go on to purchase something, such as travel insurance or a fee-free card, though this never influences what we recommend. Our verdicts are based on value and honesty, not commission rates.