Everyday Calculators

Travel Cost Calculator

Budget a road trip in one place. Fuel is worked out from distance and mileage, then tolls, parking, accommodation and food are added and split between travellers.

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Use miles and miles per unit if you prefer; just be consistent.

km per litre
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Total trip cost$25,985.71
Per person
$6,496.43
Fuel
$6,685.71
Tolls and parking
$1,200.00
Accommodation
$7,000.00
Food
$9,600.00
Other
$1,500.00
  • Fuel 25.7%
  • Tolls 4.6%
  • Stay 26.9%
  • Food 36.9%
  • Other 5.8%
Step-by-step working
  1. Fuel = 900 ÷ 14 × $104.00 = $6,685.71
  2. Food = $800.00 × 3 days × 4 people = $9,600.00
  3. Total = $25,985.71; per person = $6,496.43

How to use the Travel Cost Calculator

  1. Enter distance, mileage and fuel price.
  2. Add tolls, nights and accommodation, days and food budget, and other costs.
  3. Enter the number of travellers and press Calculate.

Formula

Total = distance ÷ mileage × fuel price + tolls + nights × room rate + food × days × people + other.

Examples

  • 900 km at 14 km/L, fuel 104, 2 nights at 3,500, food 800/day for 4 people over 3 days, tolls 1,200, other 1,500: ≈ 25,986, or about 6,496 each.

Frequently asked questions

Is accommodation split per person?

The total is split evenly. If you are booking several rooms, enter the combined nightly cost.