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How Much Does Philadelphia Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for Philadelphia, USA — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Live pricing intelligence
$243 / night avg↑ 30% vs 4 weeks ago
Philadelphia rising fast — book soon or wait for a pullback.
Flight avg to Philadelphia: $369 per person · pricing snapshot 2d ago
Weekend trip$1,4413 nights + 2 round-trip flights
Our hotel price index
Across the 241 destinations we track, Philadelphia is the #56 most expensive for hotels — one of the priciest on our index — at a median of $220/night.
Cheaper than London ($221) · Pricier than Bruges ($219).
See the full hotel price indexQuick Budget Summary
Budget
$70
/day
$490 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$155
/day
$1,085 for 7 days
Luxury
$390
/day
$2,730 for 7 days
Current Hotel Prices
Daily Cost Breakdown
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$25
Hostels, guesthouses
$62
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$176
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$21
Street food, markets
$39
Casual restaurants
$78
Fine dining
Transport
$11
Public transit, walking
$23
Metro + occasional taxi
$59
Private transfers
Activities
$14
Free museums, parks
$31
Paid attractions, tours
$78
Private guides, VIP access
Total / Day
$70
$155
$390
Money-Saving Tips for Philadelphia
- Run up the Rocky Steps at the Art Museum — everyone does it and it's actually fun
- Get a cheesesteak at John's Roast Pork or Jim's South Street for the real deal
- Reading Terminal Market is one of America's best food halls — go for lunch
- Philly is extremely walkable — explore Old City, Society Hill, and Rittenhouse on foot
- Visit during shoulder season (April to June, September to November) for the best balance of weather and prices
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