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How Much Does Boston Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for Boston, USA — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Live pricing intelligence
$369 / night avg↑ 124% vs 4 weeks ago
Boston rising fast — book soon or wait for a pullback.
Flight avg to Boston: $192 per person · pricing snapshot 2d ago
Weekend trip$1,4923 nights + 2 round-trip flights
Our hotel price index
Across the 241 destinations we track, Boston is the #16 most expensive for hotels — one of the priciest on our index — at a median of $379/night.
Cheaper than Cortina d'Ampezzo ($395) · Pricier than Springdale ($377).
See the full hotel price indexQuick Budget Summary
Budget
$80
/day
$560 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$185
/day
$1,295 for 7 days
Luxury
$470
/day
$3,290 for 7 days
Current Hotel Prices
Daily Cost Breakdown
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$28
Hostels, guesthouses
$74
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$212
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$24
Street food, markets
$46
Casual restaurants
$94
Fine dining
Transport
$12
Public transit, walking
$28
Metro + occasional taxi
$71
Private transfers
Activities
$16
Free museums, parks
$37
Paid attractions, tours
$94
Private guides, VIP access
Total / Day
$80
$185
$470
Money-Saving Tips for Boston
- Walk the Freedom Trail — 2.5 miles through 16 historic sites, all free to see from outside
- Eat lobster rolls in the North End and follow with a cannoli from Mike's Pastry
- Take the T (subway) everywhere — it's the easiest way around the city
- Day trip to Cambridge to walk the Harvard and MIT campuses
- Visit during shoulder season (April to June, September to November) for the best balance of weather and prices
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