How much does it cost to travel to Honfleur?
You should plan to spend around $160 (€148) per day on your vacation in Honfleur. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $63 (€58) on meals
- $33 (€30) on local transportation
- $152 (€140) on hotels
A one week trip to Honfleur for two people costs, on average, $2,242 (€2,070). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Honfleur has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Honfleur expensive to visit?
Prices in Honfleur are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.
Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Honfleur is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Munich or Saint-Tropez.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Honfleur Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Honfleur?
The average Honfleur trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Honfleur travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
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Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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€140
($152)
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Local Transportation 1
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€30
($33)
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Food 2
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€58
($63)
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Entertainment 1
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€19
($20)
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Alcohol 2
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€11 -
34
($12 - 37)
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Accommodation Budget in Honfleur
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Honfleur is $76 (€70). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Honfleur is $152 (€140). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Honfleur? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Transportation Budget in Honfleur
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The cost of a taxi ride in Honfleur is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $33 (€30) per person, per day, on local transportation in Honfleur.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$33
€30
How much does it cost to go to Honfleur? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Honfleur will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Honfleur
Calculated from travelers like you
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While meal prices in Honfleur can vary, the average cost of food in Honfleur is $63 (€58) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Honfleur should cost around $25 (€23) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Honfleur is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$63
€58
Entertainment Budget in Honfleur
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Entertainment and activities in Honfleur typically cost an average of $20 (€19) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$20
€19
Alcohol Budget in Honfleur
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $25 (€23) on alcoholic beverages in Honfleur per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$25
€23
Honfleur On a Budget
Honfleur, France
Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados Department in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the Seine estuary across from le Havre and very close to the Pont de Normandie exit. Honfleur is the most picturesque of the Cote Fleurie's seaside towns. The cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques in the old timber houses. It is especially known for its old, beautiful port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugene Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the ecole de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact-especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades.
Sights
Some of the best sights are the town itself and the picturesque buildings and landscapes. But the most popular sight here is the ravishing wooden church of Ste-Catherine, which dominates a tumbling square. The sanctuary and ramshackle belfry across the way were built by townspeople to show their gratitude for the departure of the English at the end of the Hundred Years' War, in 1453. It is the largest wooden church in France and is popular among tourists.
Another popular sight is the Notre-Dame de Grace chapel, which was built during the 17th century, and is richly adorned with paintings and models of ships offered ex voto by sailors. The esplanade bordering the chapel offers fine panoramic views of the Seine estuary, the port of Le Havre and the Pont de Normandie (Normandy Bridge).
Neighborhoods
The Le Vieux Bassin (harbor area) is the most popular neighborhood in Honfluer. This port was built in the 17th century and apart from the narrow entrance for boats is surrounded on all sides by beautiful, tall, narrow buildings. You can also pick up your fresh fish in the market here if you want to.
The eastern Enclos, around the church of St-Etienne, is packed with interesting buildings.
The western area slopes up to the splendid wooden church of Ste-Catherine, in a district where you will find the town's main museums dedicated to the arts.
Central Honfleur's southern area is more discreet, but well worth exploring too for its architecture, including St-Leonard church and the restored fountains.
Activities
There are many fun things to do in Honfleur. One of which is a festival of sorts. It is called the Fete des Marins and it is a two day event occurring on Pentecost Sunday and Monday (50 days after Easter). On the first day all the boats in the harbor are decked out in flags and paper roses, and a priest bestows his blessing at high tide. The next day, model boats and local children head a musical procession to the small chapel of Notre-Dame de Grace.
Another exciting festival is the five day Fete du Jazz. It occurs in mid-August, with performances in the streets and venues throughout the town center.
You could also check out some of the great museums the city has to offer, including the Blockhaus de la Gare, which a historic site with many remnants of World War II.
Food and Dining
The cuisine of Honfleur offers fresh seafood, tasty fruits, and delicious meats due to its location on a long coastline of fertile land. Some local specialties include: Canard a la rouennaise, a dish prepared with duck stuffed with a sauce made of its own blood and liver, Tarte aux pommes, which is tart stuffed with apple and topped with whipped cream or ice cream, and to drink, try Calvados, the most famous apple brandy in the province of Normandy.
Honfleur has a great selection of restaurants, especially when it comes to traditional French cuisine. Le Fleur de Sel is one restaurant serving excellent French cuisine. It is a low beamed fisherman's house that serves locally influenced traditional dishes. Another option is SaQuaNa, also with great traditional French cuisine, whose chef has earned two Michelin stars.
Transportation
The closest airport to Honfleur is the Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport, which is a local airport and receives flights from local airports such as London or Paris only. There is a bus that runs straight from the airport to the town center, so if you fly into the airport you can easily get to the town with public transit. Honfleur has no train station, but there are some bus services available in the town.
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