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Total Budget Needed For Brussels, Belgium In 2026

Discover how much it will cost to visit Brussels in visitors guide! I break down the cost for lodging, food, and attractions to help you plan your trip.

Lodging Cost in Brussels By Season

Season	Luxury (avg nightly rate)	Mid-Range (avg nightly rate)	Budget (avg nightly rate)
Spring	$275	$165	$88
Summer	$330	$198	$99
Autumn	$264	$154	$77
Winter	$242	$143	$66

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Daily Food Cost in Brussels

Meal	Luxury (avg cost per meal)	Mid-Range (avg cost per meal)	Budget (avg cost per meal)
Breakfast	$33	$17	$8
Lunch	$55	$28	$13
Dinner	$77	$38	$17

Transportation Cost in Brussels

Transportation Type	Cost
Metro/Tram/Bus	$2.30 per ride
Day Pass	$8.20
Taxi	$3.80 starting fare + $1.97 per mile
Bicycle Rental	$4.40 per hour

Attractions Cost in Brussels

Attraction	Cost
Atomium	$16
Royal Palace	Free
Magritte Museum	$11
Brussels Park	Free
Mini-Europe	$19
Grand Place	Free
Manneken Pis	Free
Comic Strip Museum	$11
Guided Walking Tour	$20

Free Things to do in Brussels

Activity	Cost
Explore the Grand Place	Free
Visit Manneken Pis	Free
Stroll through Brussels Park	Free
Admire the Royal Palace	Free
Discover the Sablon Neighborhood	Free

To make things easier to summarize, if you are a Luxury or Budget traveler - you should have at least the amounts below. You can certainly do it for less by staying at a hostel and do more free activities and do more walking and exploring the city by foot, which still certainly makes for an amazing vacation, but otherwise you will want to be sure you can set aside the following....

Luxury Traveler: Approximately $450 per day
Budget Traveler: Approximately $130 per day