Budget Calculator
Los Angeles costs vary a lot depending on how you travel, and a rental car is usually part of the equation. Use this calculator to get a rough daily budget in USD based on your travel style, trip length, and planned activities.
Your estimated budget
Daily cost 360 USD ≈ 314 EUR
Total trip cost 2,520 USD ≈ 2195 EUR
Daily breakdown
Accommodation 140 USD per day 3-star hotel near the areas you plan to visit, around $180/night. ≈ 122 EUR per day
Food 60 USD per day Casual restaurants plus one nicer dinner every couple of days, about $65/day. ≈ 52 EUR per day
Transport 40 USD per day A rental car most days, with parking and gas as a real daily line, roughly $45/day. ≈ 35 EUR per day
Activities 55 USD per day A studio tour, a museum or two, and a day at a theme park, about $60/day. ≈ 48 EUR per day
Extras 20 USD per day Souvenirs, tips at 18-20% and incidentals, around $30/day. ≈ 17 EUR per day
Planned activities 45 USD per day Hollywood and studio tours, Beaches and coast ≈ 39 EUR per day
These figures are indicative daily estimates in USD per person, based on typical 2026 prices. Sales tax is added at the register rather than included in the listed price, and tips of 18-20% or more are expected at restaurants and for many services. Theme-park tickets and parking are not fully included and can add significantly to the total.