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How Much Does a Tunisia Trip Cost? Real 2026 Budgets
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How Much Does a Tunisia Trip Cost? Real 2026 Budgets

Honest numbers for backpackers, families, and luxury travellers.

Updated 2026-06-18 8 min readeTunisie editorial team
Quick answerUpdated Reviewed by eTunisie editors (Tunis)

A comfortable 2026 Tunisia trip costs €70–120 per person per day all-in (mid-range). Backpackers get by on €40; luxury travellers spend €220–350. A 7-night package from Europe with flights, transfers and all-inclusive 4★ costs €500–800 per person.

  • Backpacker day: €40 (guesthouse, louages, street food).
  • Mid-range day: €70–120 (4★, restaurants, taxis).
  • Luxury day: €220–350 (5★ sea-view, driver, fine dining).
  • Beer in a bar: €3; restaurant meal: €8–15; resort week from €500.
  • ATM withdrawal limit: usually 1,000 TND (≈€300) per day.
Currency
Tunisian dinar (TND)
EUR rate
1 € ≈ 3.40 TND
USD rate
1 $ ≈ 3.15 TND
Tipping
5–10%, optional

Tunisia is one of the cheapest Mediterranean destinations of 2026, especially if you avoid the peak two weeks of August. This is a practical breakdown of what each part of a Tunisia trip actually costs.

Flights from Europe and North America

Return flights from European hubs to Tunis or Enfidha in the May–October shoulder run €120–250 per person on Tunisair, Transavia, EasyJet, Ryanair and Nouvelair. From the UK, charter packages with TUI start at £350 for the week including hotel. From the US or Canada, expect €600–900 connecting via Paris, Frankfurt or Istanbul.

Accommodation

Per night, double occupancy:

  • Hostel dorm: €10–15.
  • Guesthouse / 2★ hotel: €25–45.
  • Mid-range 4★ B&B: €60–100.
  • 4★ all-inclusive resort: €100–160 per person.
  • 5★ sea-view luxury: €220–500.

Food and drink

Street food (brik, sandwich tunisien, lablabi): €1.50–3. Lunch at a working café: €5–8. Dinner at a mid-range restaurant: €12–20 including wine. Dinner at a top Tunis address (Dar El Jeld, Dar Slah): €40–60 per person. Bottle of local Tunisian wine: €6–10. Espresso: €0.50. Mint tea: €1.

Transport

Taxi within a city: €2–4 per ride. Bolt in Tunis: similar. Louage between Tunis and Sousse: €4 per person. SNCFT train Tunis–Sousse: €4 in second class, €6 first. Car rental: €25–35 per day mid-range. Private driver with car (8 h): €100–150 all-in including fuel.

Total trip budget examples (per person)

For a 7-day trip from Europe in May or September:

  • Backpacker: €600 (€250 flight + €350 land).
  • Mid-range: €1,100 (€220 flight + €880 land).
  • Luxury: €3,000+ (€350 flight + €2,650 land).
  • All-inclusive package: €500–800 total.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tunisia cheap in 2026?
Yes — one of the cheapest Mediterranean destinations. Most categories run 30–50% less than Spain, Italy or Greece for equivalent quality.
How much cash should I bring?
€100–200 cash for the first day; withdraw dinars from ATMs after that. Most hotels and restaurants take cards; souks and louages are cash-only.
Should I tip?
5–10% is appreciated in restaurants and for drivers, but never mandatory. Round up taxis.
Is all-inclusive worth it?
For a beach-only week, yes — Tunisia's all-inclusive 4★/5★ pricing is among Europe's best value. For a touring trip, B&B is more flexible.

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