Today we will tell you how much it will cost to go to Paris and how much money you should take with you.
Paris, France is known as the “City of Light”. Paris is one of the most visited places in the world. Now I will take everyone on a tour of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Montmartre in Paris. And there is a question in people’s minds that how much money is needed to go to Paris?
Let me tell you that Paris is a developed and modern city, here you can get your money from any bank because the banking system of France is very modern. You still need to have cash
This article will help you get an idea of how much money you’ll need if you’re moving to France.
1. Cash vs Card: Which is better
Acceptance in most places: Most restaurants, hotels, shopping malls and cafes in Paris also accept credit and debit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Convenience: If you want to spend big, such as shopping at LowVee Tutting, you’ll need a card. One of the many advantages of card payments is that you can track your spending.
Foreign Transaction Fees: Sometimes credit cards have foreign usage fees that can range from 1 to 3 percent, so check with your bank about foreign fees before you travel.
Cash Amount
Essentials for small purchases and tips: Credit cards are also used in smaller places that are a little further from the city, but cash is more common in smaller places such as cafes or markets. Similarly, most cafes, restaurants and hotels in Paris are tipped in cash.
In markets and taxis: If you are going shopping in Paris or planning to travel by taxi, you will need cash as most taxi drivers and markets deal in cash.
Bank Hours and ATMs: If you are going shopping in Paris or planning to travel by taxi, you will need cash as most taxi drivers and markets deal in cash.
How much cash to carry
Your cash-in-hand amount may vary from place to place, depending on how long your trip to Paris is and what your general budget is. Then people often ask the question of how much cash they should carry that is enough for taxis and places like the market.
Daily Expenses
To estimate your daily expenses, it’s important to know how much things typically cost in the city of Paris, or what their approximate average price.
Breakfast at the start of the day (coffee and bread):
Breakfast in Paris costs between €5 and €10, such as coffee and croissants, which is what normal Parisian places or cafes charge.
Lunch (coffee restaurant or buffet)
If you want to have lunch in Paris, you will have to spend between 12 and 20 euros.
Dinner (at a good restaurant)
If you want to have a nice dinner in the city of Paris, you will need 25 to 50 euros, with which you can enjoy wine.
Public Transport (Maxi Ticket)
If you want to travel around Paris by metro, a single ticket will cost you 1.90 euros.
Small shopping and snacks:
If you want to eat bakery items such as coffee, water and pastries, it will cost you between 2 and 5 euros per day.
Tips
France has less of a tipping culture than the United States because most cafes, hotels, and restaurants include tips in the bill. Tipping taxi drivers, bartenders, hotel staff and other service personnel is common practice.
Emergency Fund:
It is very important that you have an emergency fund because anything can happen, such as an accident. So if you have an accident, you will have to go to the doctor, so you should keep 300 to 400 euros in an emergency fund so that you can use it if something goes wrong.
Total Cash Estimate:
If you are planning a 7-day tour of France, you will need at least 500 to 700 euros in cash based on the above prices. If you want to buy something big, use your card and use cash for your small expenses.
3. How to manage cash in Paris?
While managing cash, make sure you take some precautions to protect your cash.
Use a money belt or hooded pouch:
Robberies are common in a famous city like Paris, especially in tourist areas. To protect your cash, you need to use a money belt or hooded pouch that is close to your body so that no one can see your cash.
Split your cash
My advice to you is not to keep all your cash in one place, keep some cash in your wallet and some in hotel safe. This will give you the advantage that your hotel cash will be safe if your wallet is stolen.
ATM Withdrawal
If you or someone in your family needs cash, you can withdraw cash from ATMs in Paris, but some ATMs may charge higher fees. So it is better to use the ATM that the bank has, as it will not charge you any fees.
Small gifts
If you want to buy souvenirs or local products, you will need cash at the small shop.
Restaurant
If you will have dinner in a 7 star hotel then you will also have to tip the waiter after the dinner which can be 5 to 10 percent maximum.
The purpose of the trip If you’re going to France just for sightseeing, you’ll need more cash if you want to spend more time in Paris, France, and the Louvre Museum, Champs-Elysées. Most popular places will require a credit card.
Conclusion
Finally I will tell you how much money you will need to take a tour of Paris. It depends on the nature of your trip, your expenses and your personal expenses. You will need around 500 to 700 euros in cash which will be enough for your daily expenses. Along with this, you should also manage your cash security and keep an emergency fund so that you can use the cash in case of any difficulty.
