Start with the accommodation
Note the total price for the number of travellers, the mandatory fees and the tourist tax where it applies. Check what is included and the cancellation conditions.
Then compare the configurations: one night with a late return or two quieter nights do not involve the same programme.
Add the arrival and getting around
Include the tickets, fuel, any tolls and parking. On site, plan the transport needed for activities further away or for the return from an evening out.
A parking space is not automatically included with an apartment. Check this point on the accommodation's listing.
Count the actual meals
Make one line for each meal, then a separate allowance for tastings. This avoids counting a break at a village as a full lunch, then adding a second meal you had not planned for.
If you want to cook, check the equipment before working out the groceries. For New Year's Eve, use the prices actually offered by the venues.
Plan for activities and gifts
Keep the rates that correspond to your group and any discounts it qualifies for. Confirm free admissions with the organisers.
Separate souvenirs from essential spending. You can adjust this item without changing the whole trip.
A simple calculation
Add: accommodation + travel + local transport + meals + activities + chosen purchases. Keep a margin for the unexpected suited to your habits.
This personal budget will be more useful than a "from" weekend promise that leaves out part of the spending.
Discover our tips for a budget-conscious stay and choosing the accommodation. Check the available rates of our old-town apartments to start your estimate.