How much budget do I need for a trip to Switzerland?


How much budget do I need for a trip to Switzerland? For budget travelers, you can expect to spend around $70 to $100 per day in Switzerland. This includes staying in budget accommodations, eating at budget restaurants, and using public transportation. For mid-range travelers, you can expect to spend around $200 to $300 per day.


Can you visit Switzerland on a budget?

How much should you spend in Switzerland? Well, that depends. Depending on where you want to spend your money you could spend as little as $60 USD a day on a tight backpacking budget. This budget would require you to couchsurf every night, cook all your food, do only free activities (there's plenty), and avoid alcohol.


What is the most common food eaten in Switzerland?

Typical Swiss food
  • Cheese fondue. Melted cheese with bread cubes. ...
  • Raclette. Melted cheese served with Gschwellti (jacket potatoes), cocktail gherkins and onions as well as pickled fruit.
  • Älplermagronen. A kind of gratin with potatoes, macaroni, cheese, cream and onions. ...
  • Rösti. ...
  • Birchermüesli. ...
  • Swiss chocolate. ...
  • Swiss cheese.


How much is a coffee in Switzerland?

Central Switzerland: Average coffee price is 4.20 Swiss Francs (6.8 minutes of work) Northwest Switzerland: Average coffee price is 4.29 Swiss Francs (6.7 minutes of work) Zurich: Average coffee price is 4.35 Swiss Francs (6.6 minutes of work)


Do I need a lot of cash in Switzerland?

As you plan your travel to Switzerland, think about how you'll pay for those special unexpected moments. Credit cards are best for major purchases, but you'll need to plan for some small day-to-day items and incidentals. In other words—carry some cash.


What is a typical Swiss breakfast?

What do people eat and drink: In Switzerland, breakfast typically includes bread, butter or margarine, marmalade or honey, maybe some cheese or cereals, plus milk, cold or hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Lunch may be as simple as a sandwich or a birchermüesli or it could be a complete meal.


How much is a meal in Switzerland?

If you eat out every meal during your Switzerland trip, I would budget about CHF 25-35 for lunch and CHF 40-50 for dinner per person including drinks. If you picnic, I would budget about CHF 10-15 per person per meal.


Do I need cash in Switzerland?

The most commonly accepted payment options are cash, credit cards and debit cards. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere. The most common are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Maestro.


What is the best month to go to Switzerland?

Generally, the best time to visit Switzerland is in the spring/early summer and in the early fall, April through June or September and October. This is when you're unlikely to battle thick tourist crowds and enjoy some of the most pleasant weather.