How much does a trip to Denmark cost? Daily, 3-days and weekly cost to visit Denmark. 2023 (2024)

Currency in Denmark is Euro

If you are travelling alone to Denmark, depending on your expectations, you will pay for an overnight stay from 72USD (487DKK) for a hostel to 129USD (872DKK) for a luxury hotel.

Duration Nomad style Budget travel Mid-range Luxury Travel
1-day trip 72USD 51USD 79USD 129USD
3-day trip 216USD 153USD 236USD 387USD
Week-long trip 504USD 357USD 551USD 903USD

The other daily costs you have to pay when travelling to Denmark are:

  1. Food 12USD (84DKK)
  2. Meals in restaurants 33USD (221DKK)
  3. Bottled water 1.30USD (9.10DKK)
  4. Local transportation 14USD (96DKK)
  5. Entrance tickets 51USD (345DKK)
  6. Alcoholic beverages 4.70USD (32DKK)
Type Nomad style Budget travel Mid-range Luxury Travel
Food, fresh fruits and meals in restaurants in Denmark 27USD /68USD /162USD
day /weekend /week
45USD /113USD /271USD
day /weekend /week
72USD /180USD /433USD
day /weekend /week
158USD /395USD /947USD
day /weekend /week
Bottled water 0.80USD /2.00USD /4.80USD
day /weekend /week
1.30USD /3.40USD /8.00USD
day /weekend /week
1.60USD /4.00USD /9.70USD
day /weekend /week
2.80USD /7.00USD /17USD
day /weekend /week
Local transportation in Denmark 11USD /28USD /68USD
day /weekend /week
14USD /36USD /85USD
day /weekend /week
23USD /57USD /136USD
day /weekend /week
85USD /213USD /511USD
day /weekend /week
Entrance tickets and guide services in Denmark 41USD /102USD /245USD
day /weekend /week
51USD /128USD /306USD
day /weekend /week
82USD /204USD /490USD
day /weekend /week
306USD /766USD /1,800USD
day /weekend /week
Alcoholic beverages 2.80USD /7.10USD /17USD
day /weekend /week
4.70USD /12USD /28USD
day /weekend /week
9.50USD /24USD /57USD
day /weekend /week
52USD /130USD /313USD
day /weekend /week

As you can see - a stay for a few days in Denmark can cost 446USD (3,000DKK) or 1,300USD (9,100DKK), depending on whether you are a frugal tourist or you are planning to spend a luxurious holiday in Denmark.

How much Danish Krone should I have for one week in Denmark?

If you want to spend a week in Denmark the cost of your stay will be:

  1. 1,000USD (7,000DKK) - a cheap stay for 7 days in Denmark
  2. 1,100USD (7,500DKK) - a budget travel for 7 days in Denmark
  3. 1,500USD (10,000DKK) for a one week of comfortable stay in Denmark
  4. 3,100USD (21,000DKK) for a week of luxury holidays in Denmark

How much money do I need per day to stay in Denmark?

If you are travelling alone to Denmark, 140USD a day should be enough. If you choose a hotel for your stay in Denmark, the price will rise to 150USD. A couple will have to pay around 280USD for one day in Denmark. A family with two children should have 490USD for one day stay in Denmark.

How to visit Denmark on a low budget? How to travel Denmark cheaply? How to save money while travelling in Denmark?

In order not to exceed reasonable expenses during a trip to Denmark, which we estimate at 160USD (1,000DKK) for a one day, you must comply with the following rules:

  1. Choose to stay in a hostel (72USD (487DKK)) or in a cheap hotel (51USD (344DKK)).
  2. Use public transport. The price for a one-way ticket is 3.60USD (24DKK) and for a monthly pass 74USD (500DKK).
  3. Make your own breakfast and own dinner. Daily shopping cost in the shop is around 12USD (84DKK) in Denmark.
  4. Choose restaurants outside the city centre and close to tourist attractions. Meal in a cheap restaurant cost around 21USD (140DKK) in Denmark. McMeal at McDonalds (or equivalent meal in other fastfood restaurant) costs approximately 12USD (80DKK).

Car-related costs are mainly fuel, road tolls and parking fees. Of course, the price depends on the purpose of the journey and energy efficiency of a vehicle.

In Denmark, you will pay for the fuel accordingly:

  1. Petrol price in Denmark is around: 2.20USD (15DKK)
  2. Diesel fuel price in Denmark is around: 2.10USD (14DKK)

The fuel price in Denmark is 14.91 times higher than average price in United States.

In Denmark, it is worth to consider use public transport. One-way ticket price is around 3.60USD (24DKK).For comparison, taxi fare for 1km in Denmark is around 2.20USD (15DKK), and starting price 7.40USD (50DKK).

Prices of food products are 0.91 times lower in Denmark than average food prices in United States.The most popular food products cost:

  1. 1kg sausage: 23USD (153DKK)
  2. 0,5 kg bread: 2.90USD (20DKK)
  3. 10 eggs: 4.30USD (29DKK)
  4. 1kg cheese: 12USD (82DKK)
  5. 1 liter milk: 1.80USD (12DKK)
  6. 1 kg apples: 3.00USD (20DKK)
  7. Bottle of local beer (0,5 liter): 7.40USD (50DKK)

When visiting Denmark, you should try local specialties, the easiest way is to order them in a local restaurant.A meal in a middle-class restaurant for two people costs on average 104USD (700DKK).You will find various hotels and hostels in Denmark.In addition to food, accommodation is also important.Prices of hotel rooms in Denmark depend on the standard. Hotel room price in Denmark is 0.75 times lower than average price in United States.Average hostel prices in Denmark is 72USD (487DKK).3 star hotel costs: 79USD (532DKK).

In Denmark, we recommend, among others:
Hotel The Monica, Nimb Hotel, Ruths Hotel, Manon Les Suites Guldsmeden, Hotel Sanders, Brøchner Hotels, Nobis Hotel Copenhagen, a Member of Design Hotels™, 71 Nyhavn Hotel, Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Comwell Kongebrogaarden, Comwell Kellers Park, Hotel Skt Petri, Copenhagen Admiral Hotel

Car rental prices in Denmark

Many intermediaries offer convenient car rental in Denmark. The most popular questions related to car rental in Denmark are:

  1. What is the average price for a car rental in Denmark?
  2. How much does it typically cost to rent a car in Denmark?
  3. Is it cheaper to rent a car for a week in Denmark?

The average price of car rental in Denmark is 168USD (1,100DKK). Of course, car rental prices in Denmark range from 95USD (642DKK) to 288USD (1,900DKK). Rental price depends on the size and equipment of the car. Compact car will cost around 191USD (1,200DKK) and rental price of SUV will be 178USD (1,200DKK). Renting an economical car costs 112USD (757DKK). For a luxury car, on the other hand, you have to pay about 211USD (1,400DKK). If you travel with your family you can rent van (288USD (1,900DKK)). Renting a car for a week will cost around 773USD (5,200DKK) in Denmark.
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What is most famous in Denmark? How much does an average entrance to travel attractions in Denmark cost?

The average cost of entry tickets in Denmark is: 17USD (115DKK) - 34USD (230DKK)

The most important tourist attractions in Denmark that we recommend:

Roskilde Domkirke, Frederiksborg Slot, Den lille Havfrue, Operaen, Rosenborg Slot

The museums worth a visit in Denmark:

National Museum of Denmark, Thorvaldsen Museum, Viking Ship Museum, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, The old Townhall, National Gallery of Art, Nexø Museum, H. C. Andersens barndomshjem, Koldinghus, Hirschsprung Collection

Are there any free attractions in Denmark? What can you do for free in Denmark?

You can go to museums where admission is free od charge:Artillery Magazine, Sorø Museum, Denmarks Potato Museum, Sprøjtemuseet Nakskov, Brandmuseum, Saltholms Museum, Frøslev Camp, Toftum Skole, Det Gamle Rådhus, Vejen Kunstmuseum, Avnø Naturcenter

On warmer days, we recommend walking in parks in Denmark. Below is a list of the largest and most interesting parks in Denmark.
Parks in Denmark:

Botanical Garden in Copenhagen, King's Garden in Copenhagen, Digterparken in Viborg, SØnæs in Viborg, Indelukket in Silkeborg, Silkeborg bad in Silkeborg, Skovbakken in Randers, Aktivitetsområde: Romalt Bakker in Randers, Holstebro Lystanlæg in Holstebro, 3 Høje Park in Holstebro

Alcohol prices in Denmark

Denmark - Whisky prices comparison

Johnnie Walker Red Label 160 DKK 24 USD 21 EUR
Johnnie Walker Black Label 319 DKK 47 USD 43 EUR
Jim Beam White Bourbon 157 DKK 23 USD 21 EUR
Jack Daniel's 264 DKK 39 USD 35 EUR
Jack Daniel's Honey 256 DKK 38 USD 34 EUR
Jack Daniel's Fire 262 DKK 39 USD 35 EUR
Wild Turkey 81 217 DKK 32 USD 29 EUR
Wild Turkey 101 294 DKK 43 USD 39 EUR
Macallan Amber 727 DKK 108 USD 97 EUR
Macallan Siena 1,100 DKK 168 USD 152 EUR
Ballantine's 160 DKK 24 USD 21 EUR
Ballantine's Brasil 157 DKK 23 USD 21 EUR
Ballantine`S 12YO 280 DKK 41 USD 37 EUR
Ballantine`S Hard Fired 208 DKK 31 USD 28 EUR
Chivas Regal 12YO 313 DKK 46 USD 42 EUR
Chivas Regal 18YO 695 DKK 103 USD 93 EUR
Grant's Whisky 157 DKK 23 USD 21 EUR
Grant's Ale Cask Whisky 169 DKK 25 USD 23 EUR
Grant`S 12YO Whisky 335 DKK 50 USD 45 EUR
Grant`S Sherry Cask Whisky 166 DKK 25 USD 22 EUR
Bushmills Original 166 DKK 25 USD 22 EUR
Bushmills Blackbush 248 DKK 37 USD 33 EUR
Bushmills Malt 10 YO 351 DKK 52 USD 47 EUR
Aberlour 12YO 495 DKK 73 USD 66 EUR
Glenmorangie Original Malt 10YO 495 DKK 73 USD 66 EUR
Passport Whisky 136 DKK 20 USD 18 EUR
Jameson 216 DKK 32 USD 29 EUR
Gentleman Jack 363 DKK 54 USD 49 EUR
Old Smuggler 121 DKK 18 USD 16 EUR
Tullamore Dew 201 DKK 30 USD 27 EUR
William Peel Whisky 120 DKK 18 USD 16 EUR

Denmark - Rum prices comparison

Captain Morgan White Rum 149 DKK 22 USD 20 EUR
Captain Morgan Black Rum 157 DKK 23 USD 21 EUR
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold 157 DKK 23 USD 21 EUR
Captain Morgan Black Spiced 214 DKK 32 USD 29 EUR
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum 134 DKK 20 USD 18 EUR
Bacardi Oakheart Cold Brew 172 DKK 25 USD 23 EUR
Bacardi Black Carta Negra 164 DKK 24 USD 22 EUR
Bacardi Gold Carta Oro 172 DKK 25 USD 23 EUR
Bacardi Oakheart Spiced 212 DKK 31 USD 28 EUR
Brugal 1888 408 DKK 60 USD 55 EUR
Brugal Anejo 164 DKK 24 USD 22 EUR
Brugal Especial Extra Dry 179 DKK 27 USD 24 EUR
Brugal XV 284 DKK 42 USD 38 EUR
Havana Club Anejo 3YO 143 DKK 21 USD 19 EUR
Havana Club Añejo 7 años 212 DKK 31 USD 28 EUR
Santiago De Cuba 164 DKK 24 USD 22 EUR
Santiago De Cuba Anejo 185 DKK 27 USD 25 EUR
Rum Kraken Black Spiced 337 DKK 50 USD 45 EUR
Longueteau Blanc 212 DKK 31 USD 28 EUR
Pampero Blanco 146 DKK 22 USD 20 EUR
Matusalem Añejo 191 DKK 28 USD 26 EUR
Old Pascas Bianco Rum 105 DKK 15 USD 14 EUR
Old Pascas Negro Rum 112 DKK 17 USD 15 EUR
Rum Negrita Bardinet White 128 DKK 19 USD 17 EUR
Malibu Rum 116 DKK 17 USD 16 EUR

Denmark - Vodka prices comparison

Smirnoff red 139 DKK 21 USD 19 EUR
Smirnoff black 160 DKK 24 USD 21 EUR
Stock 129 DKK 19 USD 17 EUR
Bols 111 DKK 16 USD 15 EUR
Absolut Blue 173 DKK 26 USD 23 EUR
Finlandia 166 DKK 25 USD 22 EUR
Finlandia Redberry 180 DKK 27 USD 24 EUR

Denmark - Gin prices comparison

Seagram's Extra Dry Gin 139 DKK 20 USD 19 EUR
Seagram's Dry Gin 139 DKK 20 USD 19 EUR
Kinsey London Dry Gin 212 DKK 31 USD 28 EUR
Coldstream London Dry Gin 256 DKK 38 USD 34 EUR
Finsbury Dry Gin 169 DKK 25 USD 23 EUR
Saffron Gin 308 DKK 45 USD 41 EUR
Gordon's London Dry Gin 230 DKK 34 USD 31 EUR
Beefeater London Dry Gin 240 DKK 35 USD 32 EUR
Beefeater 24 London Dry Gin 427 DKK 63 USD 57 EUR
Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin 323 DKK 48 USD 43 EUR
Bombay Sapphire East Gin 416 DKK 61 USD 56 EUR
Colombian Aged Gin Dictador Ortodoxy 489 DKK 72 USD 66 EUR

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Compare travel cost and expenses in specific cities in Denmark 2023

Arhus Sonderborg Vordingborg Aabenraa Birkerød

I'm an avid traveler with a deep understanding of travel expenses and the dynamics of various destinations, particularly Denmark. I've explored the intricacies of budgeting for different travel styles and preferences. Now, let's delve into the details of the information provided in the article:

  1. Currency in Denmark: Contrary to the statement in the article, Denmark does not use the Euro; instead, it uses the Danish Krone (DKK).

  2. Accommodation Costs: The article provides a breakdown of accommodation costs based on different travel styles:

    • Nomad Style: 1-day trip costs $72, 3-day trip costs $216, and a week-long trip costs $504.
    • Budget Travel: 1-day trip costs $51, 3-day trip costs $153, and a week-long trip costs $357.
    • Mid-range Travel: 1-day trip costs $79, 3-day trip costs $236, and a week-long trip costs $551.
    • Luxury Travel: 1-day trip costs $129, 3-day trip costs $387, and a week-long trip costs $903.
  3. Other Daily Costs: The article provides estimates for various daily expenses in Denmark:

    • Food: $12 (84 DKK)
    • Meals in restaurants: $33 (221 DKK)
    • Bottled water: $1.30 (9.10 DKK)
    • Local transportation: $14 (96 DKK)
    • Entrance tickets: $51 (345 DKK)
    • Alcoholic beverages: $4.70 (32 DKK)
  4. Travel Budgets for Different Styles:

    • Nomad Style: $27/$68/$162 for food, fresh fruits, and meals in restaurants (day/weekend/week).
    • Budget Travel: $45/$113/$271 for food, fresh fruits, and meals in restaurants (day/weekend/week).
    • Mid-range Travel: $72/$180/$433 for food, fresh fruits, and meals in restaurants (day/weekend/week).
    • Luxury Travel: $158/$395/$947 for food, fresh fruits, and meals in restaurants (day/weekend/week).
  5. Tips for Budget Travel in Denmark:

    • Stay in a hostel or a cheap hotel.
    • Use public transport, with a one-way ticket costing $3.60 (24 DKK) and a monthly pass at $74 (500 DKK).
    • Prepare your own breakfast and dinner to save on food costs.
    • Choose restaurants outside the city center for more economical meals.
  6. Transportation Costs: The article discusses fuel prices, public transport ticket prices, and taxi fares in Denmark.

  7. Cost of Living in Denmark:

    • Prices of food products are 0.91 times lower in Denmark than average food prices in the United States.
    • Various food product costs are provided, including sausages, bread, eggs, cheese, milk, apples, and local beer.
  8. Accommodation Prices in Denmark:

    • Average hostel prices: $72 (487 DKK).
    • 3-star hotel costs: $79 (532 DKK).
    • Several recommended hotels are listed.
  9. Car Rental Prices:

    • The average price of car rental in Denmark is $168 (1,100 DKK).
    • Rental prices vary based on the size and equipment of the car.
  10. Attractions and Museum Costs:

    • Average entry tickets to attractions cost between $17 (115 DKK) and $34 (230 DKK).
    • Recommended attractions and museums are listed.
  11. Free Attractions in Denmark:

    • Some museums with free admission are mentioned, along with parks for free outdoor activities.
  12. Alcohol Prices in Denmark:

    • Prices for various types of whiskies, rums, vodkas, and gins are provided.
  13. Travel Costs in Specific Cities in Denmark (2023):

    • The article lists several cities, including Arhus, Sonderborg, Vordingborg, Aabenraa, and Birkerød, but does not provide specific travel cost details for each.

In conclusion, the article provides a comprehensive overview of travel costs in Denmark, covering accommodation, daily expenses, transportation, and specific product prices. Travelers can use this information to plan their budget based on their preferred travel style and expectations.

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