Copenhagen Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

Easily one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Copenhagen is underrated in several ways, but it’s also so remote that it’s hard to incorporate into most tours of the continent. The copper domes and pastel harbor homes are even more lovely in person than they are in photos. Copenhagen isn’t cheap, however, so planning ahead is important.

Is Copenhagen Expensive or Cheap?

Copenhagen is a beautiful city and a notoriously good-looking population, but unless you are coming from Sweden, it’s also very expensive. Hotels are of pricey even during the off season, and are worse during the peak summer months.

 

Most of the attractions are also shockingly expensive, so it’s good that strolling around the beautiful neighborhoods and the long Stroget shopping street are free. There are other free things to do, thankfully.

 

Copenhagen City Featured Image

Travel Costs to Copenhagen

Population 680,000
Area 1,900,000
Timezone UTC+1
Currency Danish kroner
Airports Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$100.88
1 USD = 6.8400 DKK
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Hotel Seasons

Copenhagen Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar28.95 - 70.18
starstarstarstarstar53.36 - 110.82
starstarstarstarstar84.65 - 160.23
starstarstarstarstar122.22 - 187.43
starstarstarstarstar210.53 - 255.99

Copenhagen Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed24.12 - 40.20

Copenhagen Attractions Prices

Best tours in Copenhagen

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Tivoli Gardens admissionOne of the world's oldest and grandest amusement parks is right in the center of Copenhagen.
Ages 8+
22.66
Tivoli multi-ride ticketThe roller coasters and other rides cost extra. Single rides cost 25 to 75 DKK, and an all-day ride ticket will cost these prices.
Ages 8+
24.71
Carlsberg Brewery tourDenmark's largest brewery is a popular place to visit.
adults
6-17
14.62
10.23
Ny Carlsbery GlyptotekNy Carlsberg Glyptotek is a great place to see some masterpieces such as Picasso, Leger and Matisse.
adults
18.27

Copenhagen Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastHopefully your hotel includes breakfast. If not, sandwiches and other bakery items are a good budget choice.5.12 - 8.77
Budget lunchThere are many Beer shawarma shops and pizza places selling budget meals. Danish cuisine might cost double or more.7.31 - 13.89
Budget dinnerSitting down a proper restaurant isn't cheap, though often you can get all-you-can-eat for similar prices.12.43 - 18.27
Beer (pint)Carlsberg is the local lager and even that one is very expensive at any bar due to high tax rates.7.02 - 10.23
Beer (.33l bottle, retail)Bottles of beer in supermarkets are much cheaper than bars.0.58 - 0.88

Copenhagen Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center43.27 - 51.17
Train from airport to city center5.26
3km taxi ride in Copenhagen8.77 - 10.96
Metro or bus ride in Copenhagen5.41 - 15.79

Getting to Copenhagen

Getting around Copenhagen

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When to visit Copenhagen

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January36281.4
February36280.9
March41301.3
April50361.4
May59451.6
June66521.8
July68552.2
August68552.2
September63502.1
October54451.9
November45372.1
December39301.9

Copenhagen Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:10am6:25pm
21 Jun4:25am9:58pm
21 Sep6:53am7:12pm
21 Dec8:38am3:38pm

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