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Free Travel Budget Calculator & Backup Planner

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Travel Budget Calculator and Backup Planner

Build a trip estimate from your own quotes. Unlike a generic “daily cost” guess, this tool separates one-time expenses, lodging nights, food days, and an emergency reserve. Your calculator entries stay in your browser. The optional email signup sends only the information you choose to submit.

Keep your free Travel Budget and Backup Plan workbook

ExploreTraveler Travel Budget and Backup Plan workbook cover
Preview of the ExploreTraveler Travel Budget and Backup Plan workbook.

Build a trip budget from your own quotes, then keep the seven-page English PDF, including the cover, for fees, reserve planning and backup details.

  • Separate fixed costs, lodging nights and daily spending.
  • Keep checked quotes and fees together.
  • Leave space for changes and a reserve.

Get the workbook and free travel updates by email

Your welcome email includes the blank workbook, calculator link and other free planning resources. Your filled-in calculator figures are not emailed.

Start with five practical planning emails over 14 days, then occasional travel stories, free resources and ebook news. Unsubscribe at any time. Follow-up emails are in English.

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Download the free blank workbook now

No payment or account required. The calculator and download are available without signing up.

1. Enter your trip details

2. Add costs in that currency

Use the total cost for your party where indicated. No prices are supplied or estimated by ExploreTraveler.

Enter your numbers, then select Calculate my budget.

Take your budget offline

Our seven-page printable workbook, including the cover, adds space for quotes, fees, contingency planning and emergency contact details.

Download the free workbook (PDF)

No email or payment required.

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Planning note: A reserve is not a substitute for suitable insurance or a separate emergency fund. The calculator uses only the figures you enter. Taxes, foreign-exchange rates, restrictions and quotes can change. Never enter account numbers, passwords or other sensitive information.

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