What a week in Europe
actually costs a family of four.
Two adults, two kids, flying from Boston, staying in an apartment with a kitchen. The ranges come from our own destination guides, one section per destination, and the spread between them is bigger than most families expect.
One week, family of four, all-in.
Between $4,500 and $12,000 from Boston, flights included. Paris and Nerja sit at the bottom, Switzerland at the top.
| Destination | One week | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | $4,500 to $7,000 | Apartment with a kitchen keeps it lowest |
| Nerja, Spain | $5,000 to $7,500 | Cheaper lodging and food, no islands |
| Italy | $5,500 to $9,000 | A second stay if you add Tuscany |
| Greece | $6,000 to $9,000 | Island lodging and the ferry |
| England | $6,000 to $9,000 | London lodging |
| Iceland | About $6,000 to $10,000 | Food, car and activities (current researched prices) |
| Switzerland | $8,000 to $12,000 | Lodging and food both cost more |
Ranges to plan around, not quotes. The season and how far ahead you book move every one of them.
Lodging and food, not flights.
Flights from Boston land in a similar range for most of these destinations, so they aren't what separates a $5,000 week from a $10,000 one. Lodging and food once you land do that. Southern Europe, Nerja and Greece especially, runs cheaper on both. Switzerland sits at the top for exactly that reason, not because it's harder to reach.
Two weeks costs roughly 1.5 times one week, not double, because the flight is paid once.
How much does a week in Paris cost a family of four?
About $4,500 to $7,000 all-in, flights included, for two adults and two kids staying in an apartment with a kitchen. It's the lowest range on our site, despite Paris's reputation.
| Flights | $2,600 to $3,600 | Four round-trip seats to CDG at roughly $650 to $900 each, less in fall, more in peak summer |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment, 7 nights | $1,100 to $2,100 | One to two bedrooms, with a kitchen |
| Food | $500 to $900 | A mix of cooking in the apartment and eating out |
| Activities and transit | $300 to $600 | Metro passes and entry fees. French national museums are free for anyone under 18 |
| One week | $4,500 to $7,000 |
Lodging is the lever that moves with family size, not the kids' meals. A one-bedroom with a sofa bed is cheaper, but we book two real bedrooms for a family of four so the adults aren’t in bed at 8pm. That step up is the single biggest jump in the budget. Every child 2 and over needs a full seat at about the adult fare. Food rises gently, since younger kids share plates.
The full plan is in Paris with kids, the real way.
How much does a week in Nerja, Spain cost a family of four?
About $5,000 to $7,500 all-in, flying from Boston through Madrid to Málaga. That's just behind Paris. Lodging and food cost less than most of Southern Europe, and there are no island logistics to pay for.
| One week | $5,000 to $7,500 |
|---|---|
| Two weeks | $7,500 to $11,000, the two-week Madrid add-on pattern in our guide |
| What keeps it low | Cheaper apartments and eating out, and no ferry or island leg |
The full plan is in Nerja, Spain with kids.
How much does a trip to Italy cost a family of four?
About $5,500 to $9,000 for a week, flying Boston to Rome with a train to Tuscany. Frequent Rome flights keep that leg competitive. The real variable is whether the week stays in Rome or splits with Tuscany, which adds a second lodging stay.
| One week | $5,500 to $9,000 |
|---|---|
| Two weeks | $8,500 to $13,500 |
| What moves it | A second lodging stay if you add Tuscany. The train itself is cheap |
Our Italy guide draws on three months our family lived in Tuscany, which is where the lived-in cost detail comes from.
The full plan is in Italy with kids, Rome and Tuscany.
How much does a week in Greece cost a family of four?
About $6,000 to $9,000 all-in, flying Boston to Athens plus real island time. The Athens flight costs about what our other European flights do. Island lodging and the ferry or short flight from Athens push the total above Paris and Nerja.
| One week | $6,000 to $9,000 |
|---|---|
| Two weeks | $9,000 to $13,500 |
| What moves it | Island lodging and the ferry or flight from Athens. The Boston nonstop is seasonal |
The full plan is in Greece with kids, Athens and the islands.
How much does a week in England cost a family of four?
About $6,000 to $9,000 all-in, flying Boston to London. The flight is one of the most frequent and competitively priced from Logan. London lodging, which runs higher than Southern Europe, is what keeps the total mid-range.
| One week | $6,000 to $9,000 |
|---|---|
| Two weeks | $9,000 to $13,500, including the Cotswolds and Bourton-on-the-Water |
| What moves it | London lodging, not the flight |
The full plan is in England with kids, London and the Cotswolds.
How much does a week in Iceland cost a family of four?
Roughly $6,000 to $10,000 at today's prices, flying Boston to Reykjavik. One honest note first: our own Iceland trip was in September 2018, and prices have risen a lot since. So these are current researched ranges, not our receipts. Check current prices before you budget.
| Flights | $2,000 to $3,600 | Four round-trip seats on the Icelandair nonstop, roughly $500 to $900 each. Summer sits at the top |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging, 7 nights | $1,750 to $2,800 | A family room or apartment at about $250 to $400 a night |
| Rental car and fuel | $600 to $1,100 | About $50 to $150 a day depending on 2WD or 4x4 and season, plus fuel |
| Food | $1,050 to $1,600 | Groceries plus some meals out, about $150 to $230 a day for four |
| Activities | $300 to $900 | Most waterfalls are free. A glacier walk or lagoon entry runs roughly $70 to $150 per adult |
| One week | About $6,000 to $10,000 |
General ranges from current airline, rental car and lodging listings, September 2026. They are not quotes, so check current prices.
The flight is short, about five hours, and often cheaper than the rest of Europe. Food, the car and activities are what add up. On our trip we skipped the Blue Lagoon because we had a baby with us, and we'd do it next time. The glacier hike outside Vík was incredible, but we'd save it as a family activity for kids around 8 to 10 and up. Two weeks runs about 1.5 times one week, since the flight is paid once.
The full plan is in Iceland with kids, Reykjavik and Vik.
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What families ask us.
How much does a week in Europe cost for a family of four?
Roughly $4,500 to $12,000 all-in from Boston, depending on the destination. Paris runs $4,500 to $7,000 and Nerja, Spain $5,000 to $7,500. Italy is $5,500 to $9,000, Greece and England $6,000 to $9,000, and Iceland about $6,000 to $10,000 at current prices. Switzerland is the most expensive, at $8,000 to $12,000.
Which destination is the cheapest week in Europe with kids?
Of our guides, Paris runs lowest at $4,500 to $7,000 for a week, with Nerja, Spain close behind at $5,000 to $7,500. Both keep costs down with an apartment with a kitchen rather than hotels and restaurants.
Do kids fly full price to Paris?
Every child 2 and over needs a full seat, roughly $650 to $900 round-trip from Boston in economy, about the same as an adult fare. A child under 2 can fly as a lap infant for much less.
How much does a trip to Italy cost for a family of 4?
Roughly $5,500 to $9,000 for a week from Boston, flights included, with a train to Tuscany. Two weeks runs about $8,500 to $13,500. Adding Tuscany mostly costs a second lodging stay, since the train is cheap.
What makes a Greece trip cost more than Paris or Nerja?
Island lodging and ferry logistics. Reaching an island from Athens costs real money and time, and island accommodation runs higher than a mainland apartment.
Why is Nerja one of the cheapest weeks in Europe?
Lower baseline lodging and food costs than most of Southern Europe, and no island logistics adding expense the way Greece has.
Is London expensive compared to the rest of Europe?
It sits mid-range, $6,000 to $9,000 for a week, similar to Greece. London lodging drives it, not the flight, which is one of the most frequent and competitively priced from Boston.
How much does a week in Iceland cost for a family of four now?
Roughly $6,000 to $10,000 at current prices, flights included. Our own trip was in 2018 and prices have risen since, so treat these as researched ranges and check current prices before you budget.
Why does Switzerland cost so much more than Spain?
Lodging and food are both structurally more expensive in Switzerland than in Southern Europe, and that compounds across a whole week for a family of four.
Does two weeks in Europe cost double one week?
No, closer to 1.5 times. The flight is a fixed cost paid once, so only lodging, food and activities scale with the extra days.
Are these real quotes or estimates?
Estimates to plan around, not quotes. The season and how far ahead you book swing every range. Each destination guide has more detail, and the Iceland numbers are current research rather than our own receipts.
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