Short answer: your trip budget is the sum of flights, accommodation, daily spending, activities and travel insurance, plus a safety buffer for the unexpected. Enter your own estimates below to get a total in Canadian dollars, a cost per person and a cost per day. The calculator works entirely in your browser; nothing you type is sent or saved.
Trip budget calculator
How the budget is calculated
- Flights = return fare × travellers
- Accommodation = price per room per night × rooms × nights
- Daily spending = food and local transport per person per day × travellers × nights
- Activities = activities per person × travellers
- Insurance and visas = cost per person × travellers
- Total = subtotal + safety buffer (subtotal × buffer %)
The buffer covers what most travellers forget: airport transfers, SIM cards or eSIMs, tips, laundry, a missed connection or a last-minute upgrade. Ten percent is a sensible starting point; raise it for longer or more complex itineraries.
Worked example: two weeks for two
A couple from Toronto plans 14 nights in Asia. They estimate $1,500 each for return flights, one hotel room at $90 a night, $50 per person per day for food and local transport, $300 each for tours and entrance fees, $100 each for insurance and entry formalities, and a 10% buffer. These figures are an illustration only; check current prices for your dates.
| Item | Calculation | Cost (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | $1,500 × 2 | $3,000 |
| Hotel | $90 × 1 × 14 | $1,260 |
| Food and transport | $50 × 2 × 14 | $1,400 |
| Activities | $300 × 2 | $600 |
| Insurance and visas | $100 × 2 | $200 |
| Buffer | 10% of $6,460 | $646 |
| Total | $7,106 |
That works out to $3,553 per person, or about $507.57 per day for the couple. Notice that flights and accommodation make up more than half of the budget: those are the two lines where comparing dates and booking early usually has the biggest effect.
How to estimate each line
Flights
Search several date combinations, compare non-stop and one-stop options, and include baggage fees. Long-haul fares to India and Asia vary a lot by season and holiday periods. If you are flying to India, see our article on Air India’s Toronto–Mumbai non-stop flights.
Accommodation
Prices depend on the neighbourhood, season and hotel category. Choosing the right area saves both money and transport time; our guides on where to stay in Goa and where to stay in Bangkok compare the main districts. Enter the average nightly price including taxes and fees.
Daily spending
Street food and local trains keep daily costs low in many Asian destinations, while hotel restaurants and private drivers raise them quickly. Decide on your travel style and be honest about it.
Season
The same trip can cost very different amounts depending on the month. Read our season-by-season guide to India before you pick your dates.
Insurance and entry requirements
Provincial health plans offer limited coverage outside Canada, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Visa and entry rules change; always check the Government of Canada’s official travel advice for your destination before booking.
Tips to lower your trip budget
- Travel in shoulder season, just before or after peak months.
- Stay longer in fewer places to cut internal transport costs.
- Book hotels with free cancellation, then recheck prices closer to your dates.
- Use a card without foreign transaction fees.
- Compare the total cost of a flight plus hotel package with booking separately.
FAQ
How much does a two-week trip to India cost from Canada?
It depends on your season, flights and travel style. Use the calculator with current fares and hotel prices for your dates to get a realistic figure.
Should I budget in Canadian dollars or local currency?
Plan in Canadian dollars so you can compare with your savings, then convert daily spending to local currency at the current exchange rate.
How large should my safety buffer be?
Ten percent works for most simple trips. For multi-country itineraries or travel with children, 15 to 20 percent is more comfortable.
Is my information saved?
No. The calculation runs only in your browser and nothing is transmitted.