Trip Cost Estimator
Transport, lodging, permits, food and gear — see the total, the per-person number and where the money goes before you book anything.
Budget your outdoor trip
Enter lump sums you already know; per-person food scales automatically. Try the self-drive camp example.
Results
How is this calculated?
food = food_per_person_per_day × people × days
lodging = nights × cost_per_night
total = transport + lodging + permits + food + gear + other
per_person = total ÷ people · per_person_per_day = total ÷ people ÷ days
Each category's share = category ÷ total, drawn as a bar. Two flags trigger: food above 30% of total suggests cooking your own meals; gear above 25% suggests renting or sharing gear with the group.
Method: straightforward line-item budgeting. Numbers you enter are your own estimates — the tool only aggregates and compares shares. Prices vary by region and season; confirm with actual bookings.