How much does a trip to Boston cost
A week in Boston runs roughly $608–$3075 per person, excluding flights.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Historic Fenway Park Tour — America's Most Beloved Ballpark
1-hour guided tour of the legendary home of the Boston Red Sox, including the Green Monster
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
Interactive living-history museum recreating the famous 1773 tea protest
Freedom Trail Small-Group History Walking Tour
2.5-hour guided walk through Boston's revolutionary landmarks
New England Aquarium Admission
World-class aquarium with penguins, sea turtles and a giant ocean tank
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Boston is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Transit: tap a contactless credit card or phone directly at MBTA subway/green line doors—no ticket needed; $7.20 day cap beats per-ride fares. Taxis: use Uber/Lyft, or Curb for licensed cabs; Logan airport flat fares apply to some zones—confirm before riding. Food: tipping is 18–20%, expected.
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $281 | $667 | $1334 |
| Transit | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Stay | $266 | $735 | $1680 |
| eSIM | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Total per person | $608 | $1463 | $3075 |
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FAQ
- How much money to bring to Boston for a week?
- A week in Boston costs roughly $608–$3075 per person, excluding flights.
- Is food and transit expensive in Boston?
- Food runs $40–$191 a day and city transit about $7. Transit: tap a contactless credit card or phone directly at MBTA subway/green line doors—no ticket needed; $7.20 day cap beats per-ride fares. Taxis: use Uber/Lyft, or Curb for licensed cabs; Logan airport flat fares apply to some zones—confirm before riding. Food: tipping is 18–20%, expected.