I am trying to figure out how much American money I need to save for a trip to Germany.?
I am going for 10 days and will be staying with friends on an American military base in Schweinfurt. We will probably make a one or two day trip to Munich while I'm there. I am curious about what the average expenditures (food, maybe a sight-seeing tour or two) cost.
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At least 4000.00
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The plane tickets should be cheaper with all the inflation... I've heard that on the news and business experts... Usually I've experienced that plane tickets will run ya up to $2000.00 or lower standard plane ticket price, with inflation travel cost should be much cheaper!! according to washington's local news there are some benefits to these times. I know i'm take full advantage of this opportunity in june, fly to south korea to go see me mom, lol. pick me as best answer =P, Blake
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I would have about $1000, while that may seem high consider the exchange rate for dollars to euros. Here's a link:http://www.x-rates.com/ You might want to invest in traveler's checks instead of carrying cash. Here's a link for them: http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif/cda/page/0,1641,23075,00.asp Enjoy your visit.
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probably should have around 3000.00 for airfare and food, etc..
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With Airfare? Or is Airfare already included? Airfare I would plan on spending anywhere from $1000- $2000 round trip. Food, sight-seeing etc., if you are trying to make the trip inexpensive you can make it in Germany for 10 days with $500 - $600 Euro. But to be safe I would plan on saving anywhere from $1000 - $1500 depending on how extravange your spending is. REMINDER - Europe requires coins to use the public restrooms, no one told me that when I went and I had to learn how to ask for change for 1 Euro in French. Not fun to do when you have to go to the bathroom after a lot of travel.
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I would start by checking plane fares to get an idea of how much it will cost for your biggest expense. Keep in mind that it is often cheaper to fly into London first and take a connecting plane from London to Germany than it would be to fly to Germany directly (this is true with almost anywhere in Europe...London flights are cheaper because it is a major hub). Then I would figure out how many meals I would be paying for, and how many nights of lodging I'd be paying for, and what kind of transportation I'd need. Then I would figure out how much it would cost me to do these things here in America and then triple the figure to give me a general estimate of what I money should bring. Why triple the figure? Because the Euro is 1 1/2 to 2 times the value of the dollar right now plus I'd want a cushion. One additional thing you could do to be sure if your numbers were right would be to ask your friends who are there what the prices are in Euros for certain items and see how they compare to prices you are used to in dollars. Then add a cushion amount. Keep in mind to add a little more if you plan on buying souvenirs, going to a special event, or want to take your friends out to dinner as a thank you. Hope that gets you started!
