Travel budget in the Loire valley

Loire valley: calculate your travel budget

Loire valley: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Loire valley for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1439* (1386 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 97 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3221* (3108 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 5062* (4872 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in the Loire valley in 2024

Cost of living: Loire valley VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in the Loire valley in 2024 is 11% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in the Loire valley by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Loire valley compared to the national average.

Cities /Loire valley View Details
Chateauroux 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Chateauroux
Bourges 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Bourges
Dreux 3% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Dreux
Tours 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Tours
Chartres 9% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Chartres
Orleans 14% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Orleans



Local prices in the Loire valley by expense type

Loire valley: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Loire valley costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 8.3 to $ 21)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 21 to $ 46)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 8.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 5.2)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.5/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Loire valley: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Loire valley costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 25 to $ 767)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 46 to $ 779)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 48 to $ 409)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 38 to $ 846)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 59 to $ 2441)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 99/month
($ 40 to $ 859)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 127/month
($ 44 to $ 986)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 156/month
($ 62 to $ 1476)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 120/month
($ 58 to $ 528)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 187/month
($ 67 to $ 956)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Loire valley: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the Loire valley costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 8.3)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 56)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 5.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.3)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4.2)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Loire valley: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the Loire valley is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3.1)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 2.1 to $ 8.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 115)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Loire valley: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the Loire valley costs 26% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 8.3 to $ 18)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 10)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Loire valley: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the Loire valley is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 12/pack
($ 11 to $ 19)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 100
($ 19 to $ 125)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 21 to $ 63)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42


About the information on the cost of living in the Loire valley

The information about the cost of living in the Loire valley shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in the Loire valley updated on 01-07-2015.

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