BUDGET

Rio de Janeiro Travel Budget (2026)

A mid-range traveller spends about $125 per day in Rio de Janeiro — food, local transport, accommodation and activities. Flights excluded. Adjust days and style below.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

Daily cost breakdown

Food

$22 / day

Local transport

$6 / day

Accommodation

$60 / day

Activities

$25 / day

Other

$12 / day

Total Estimated Budget
$375
$125 / day · 3 days
1 day7 days14 days

Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Rio de Janeiro: frequently asked questions

How much does a day in Rio de Janeiro cost?
A mid-range traveller spends about $125 per day in Rio de Janeiro — food, local transport, accommodation and activities. Flights are not included.
Is Rio de Janeiro expensive for travellers?
It depends on your style. The mid-range daily figure is about $125; budget travellers can spend noticeably less and luxury travellers more. Use the calculator to set your own days and travel style.
What is a cheap daily budget for Rio de Janeiro?
Budget travellers can do Rio de Janeiro for less than the mid-range $125/day by choosing hostels or guesthouses, eating local and using public transport.

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