Quick answer
A 6-night France trip from India costs from about ₹1,25,000 per person on a budget, ₹1,55,000 mid-range and ₹3,20,000 for luxury, twin sharing, including return flights, Schengen visa and insurance. Paris hotels are the biggest cost after flights. Adding two nights on the Riviera raises a mid-range trip by roughly ₹30,000–40,000 per person.
France at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹1,25,000
per person, twin sharing
3★ hotels near Gare du Nord or in outer arrondissements, Métro pass, Eiffel Tower and Louvre only, self-planned day trip, one-stop flights.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹1,55,000
per person, twin sharing
Central 3★–4★ hotels with breakfast, airport transfers, Eiffel summit, Louvre, Versailles, Seine cruise and one day trip.
Luxury
Starting from
₹3,20,000
per person, twin sharing
4★–5★ hotels near the Eiffel Tower or Saint-Germain, private guides and transfers, a Riviera extension, non-stop flights.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 6 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights to Paris | ₹50,000–75,000 | Air France flies non-stop from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru; Air India from Delhi |
| Schengen visa and VFS charges | ₹10,500–12,500 | €90 visa fee plus the visa centre's service charge |
| Travel insurance | ₹1,000–2,500 | Minimum €30,000 medical cover is mandatory |
| Hotels, 6 nights | ₹46,000–70,000 | Twin share, central 3★–4★; €150–230 a room a night |
| Attractions and one day trip | ₹15,000–30,000 | Eiffel summit, Louvre, Versailles, Seine cruise, plus Giverny or Mont-Saint-Michel |
| Métro, RER and airport transfers | ₹4,000–9,000 | Weekly Navigo pass or single tickets; shared or private airport transfer |
| Meals | ₹21,000–35,000 | ₹3,000–5,000 a day |
| City tax, SIM, tips and sundries | ₹3,000–6,000 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹50,000–75,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹50,000–75,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹52,000–80,000 |
| Chennai | ₹55,000–85,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹55,000–85,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹58,000–88,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Stay in the 9th, 10th or 11th arrondissements near a Métro line rather than the 7th or 8th; you'll save 20–30% on rooms.
- Buy a weekly Navigo Découverte pass if your trip runs Monday to Sunday; it also covers the RER to Versailles and the airport.
- Eat a fixed-price lunch menu (formule) at a bistro — often €15–22 for two courses — and keep dinner light.
- Many national museums, including the Louvre, are free for under-18s; check family discounts before buying adult tickets for children.
- Claim the VAT refund (détaxe) if you spend over €100 in one shop on one day, and validate the form at the airport.
- Refuse dynamic currency conversion at card machines and pay in euros.
How much does a France trip cost from India?
For a 6-night Paris-based trip, budget about ₹1.55 lakh per person at mid-range, twin sharing, including return flights, Schengen visa and insurance. A budget trip starts near ₹1.25 lakh; luxury runs from ₹3.2 lakh. Figures assume late-2026 rates and €1 = ₹102.
Where does the money go?
On a mid-range trip, roughly:
- Flights: about 35%. Paris is one of the best-connected European cities from India, with non-stop Air France flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, which keeps fares competitive.
- Hotels: 30–40%. A central 3★ double costs €150–230 a night; rooms are small by Indian standards.
- Attractions: 10–15%. The Eiffel Tower summit is €36.70, and the Louvre rose to €32 for most non-EU visitors in January 2026.
- Food and transport: the rest. Paris is easy to do cheaply on the Métro and bakery breakfasts.
Visa, insurance and TCS
A Schengen visa costs €90 (about ₹9,200) plus the visa centre's service charge. Insurance with at least €30,000 of medical cover is required for the application. Our France visa guide lists documents and appointment tips.
If you book a package through an Indian agent, TCS is collected on the overseas tour package at the rate in force when you pay. You can adjust it against your income tax or claim it as a refund — it shows in Form 26AS. Package invoices also list GST separately.
What about the Riviera?
Two nights in Nice adds roughly ₹30,000–40,000 per person at mid-range: a TGV or flight from Paris, a Nice hotel and buses to Èze and Monaco. Flying home from Nice can cost the same as from Paris, so price an open-jaw ticket.
When is France cheapest?
January, February and November have the lowest hotel rates, often 30–40% below June. May, June and the Christmas weeks are the most expensive. See the best time to visit France for the trade-offs.
Load euros on a forex card before you fly; our foreign exchange desk can arrange it, and our travel insurance service covers the Schengen requirement.
For hotel areas see where to stay in Paris, and for the route these figures assume, browse our itineraries.
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