Summer 2026 Travel Budget Guides

Know what things cost before you go. Local prices, tourist trap warnings, and daily budgets for the world's most visited summer destinations.

🇪🇸Barcelona

€60–180/day · Tourist traps mapped · What locals pay

🇹🇷Istanbul

₺1,700–5,100/day ($50–150) · Tourist traps mapped · What locals pay

¥12k–25k/day ($80–170) · 25% cheaper than 2 years ago · Tourist traps mapped

IDR 500k–1.8M/day ($30–120) · Warung vs resort prices

€60–180/day · Tascas vs tourist traps · What locals pay

€80–220/day · Colosseum queues decoded · Trevi Fountain €2 fee

🇳🇱Amsterdam

€100–200/day · Canal ring vs tourist squares

€100–220/day · Louvre price hike explained · What locals pay

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities have summer budget guides on SpendSanity?

Barcelona, Istanbul, Tokyo, Bali, Lisbon, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris are all live now for summer 2026.

How much does it cost to travel Europe in summer 2026?

Budget travellers can manage €60–80/day in Barcelona or Lisbon, while cities like Paris or Amsterdam run €100–150/day minimum. Tourist areas consistently charge 40–80% more than local neighbourhoods in every European city.