World Cup 2026 Travel Budget Calculator
Plan your trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Estimate total costs from flights to food — for any origin country to all 16 host cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Estimate Your Trip Cost
Estimated total cost (1 person)
$3,575
$358/day on-the-ground · 7 nights · 2 matches
✈️ Flights (return)
~8h flight · Non-stop available
🏨 Hotel
$250/night × 7 nights
🎫 Tickets
Cat 2 (~$210/match) × 2
🍽️ Food & drink
$80/day × 7 days
🚌 Local transport
Airport transfers + daily transit
Cost breakdown
- Flights — 18%
- Hotel — 49%
- Tickets — 12%
- Food — 16%
- Transport — 5%
* Estimates based on 2026 travel cost projections. Prices will vary by booking time and availability. Flight costs are round-trip economy average. Hotel and food estimates are per person per night/day.
Budget Templates
Typical all-in costs for a 7-night trip from Western Europe to a US host city (2 group stage matches, Cat 2 tickets).
🎒 Budget Traveller
$1,800
Hostel/budget hotel · Economy flights · Street food
✈️ Mid-Range
$3,200
3-star hotel · Economy flights · Restaurants
💎 Luxury
$8,500+
5-star hotel · Business class · Fine dining
Host City Cost Comparison
Mid-range prices for hotels and daily expenses at all 16 World Cup 2026 venues, sorted cheapest first.
| City | Hotel/night | Food/day | 7-night total* | Cost index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇲🇽 Guadalajara Mexico · Estadio Akron | $90 | $28 | $868 | 33% |
🇲🇽 Monterrey Mexico · Estadio BBVA | $100 | $30 | $959 | 37% |
🇲🇽 Mexico City Mexico · Estadio Azteca | $110 | $35 | $1,071 | 41% |
🇺🇸 Kansas City USA · Arrowhead Stadium | $150 | $50 | $1,505 | 56% |
🇺🇸 Atlanta USA · Mercedes-Benz Stadium | $160 | $55 | $1,589 | 59% |
🇺🇸 Dallas USA · AT&T Stadium | $170 | $60 | $1,736 | 63% |
🇺🇸 Seattle USA · Lumen Field | $190 | $65 | $1,869 | 70% |
🇺🇸 Philadelphia USA · Lincoln Financial Field | $195 | $65 | $1,904 | 72% |
🇨🇦 Vancouver Canada · BC Place | $195 | $68 | $1,918 | 72% |
🇨🇦 Toronto Canada · BMO Field | $200 | $72 | $1,988 | 74% |
🇺🇸 Miami USA · Hard Rock Stadium | $210 | $70 | $2,100 | 78% |
🇺🇸 Los Angeles USA · SoFi Stadium | $220 | $70 | $2,170 | 81% |
🇺🇸 Boston USA · Gillette Stadium | $230 | $75 | $2,240 | 85% |
🇺🇸 New York / New Jersey USA · MetLife Stadium | $250 | $80 | $2,415 | 93% |
🇺🇸 San Francisco / Bay Area USA · Levi's Stadium | $270 | $90 | $2,625 | 100% |
* 7-night on-the-ground cost (mid-range hotel + food + local transport). Excludes flights and match tickets. Sorted cheapest to most expensive by hotel cost.
Guadalajara
Mexico
$90/night
Mexico's second city and cultural capital. Guadalajara offers budget-friendly pr…
Monterrey
Mexico
$100/night
Estadio BBVA is one of the most beautiful modern stadiums in the Americas. Monte…
Mexico City
Mexico
$110/night
The legendary Azteca Stadium — the only venue to host three World Cups. The most…
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How much does it cost to attend the 2026 World Cup? ▾
The total cost varies significantly by origin country and destination city. Budget travellers from Europe can expect to spend $1,500–$2,500 for a 7-night trip including flights, hotel, 2 match tickets (Cat 3), food, and transport. Mid-range travellers should budget $3,000–$5,000. From Asia, add $600–$1,200 for flights. Mexico City is the cheapest destination at roughly 40–50% less than US cities.
How much are 2026 World Cup tickets? ▾
Official FIFA ticket prices for 2026: Category 3 (behind goals) $80–$130 for group stage, Category 2 (sideline) $175–$250, Category 1 (premium sideline) $350–$500. The Final at MetLife Stadium is expected to cost $1,300–$1,800 for Cat 1. See our full ticket price guide at /tickets.
Which 2026 World Cup city is the cheapest to visit? ▾
Guadalajara and Mexico City are the cheapest World Cup 2026 host cities. Hotel rates average $45–$55/night (budget) and $90–$110/night (mid-range), compared to $120–$130/night in New York. Food and transport are also 50–60% cheaper in Mexico than US cities.
Do I need a visa to attend the 2026 World Cup in the USA? ▾
Citizens of 42 countries (EU, UK, Japan, Korea, Australia, etc.) can enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program using ESTA ($21). Citizens of India, China, Nigeria, and most African countries need a B-2 tourist visa — wait times are currently 200–400 days, so apply immediately. Brazil and Argentina now enjoy visa-free US entry. See our full visa guide at /visa.