Ghent Trip Cost Calculator
Ghent costs €75-120/day for budget travelers. Medieval architecture, vibrant student life, and the best waterzooi in Belgium.
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Ghent Budget Guide
Your Ghent Budget at a Glance
Ghent offers the best value in Belgium - beautiful medieval architecture like Bruges but with a more local, lived-in feel and lower prices. The student population keeps prices down. Budget travelers can manage on $80-130 per day, mid-range travelers should expect $160-260 per day, and luxury seekers will spend $350+ per day.
Why Choose Ghent
- Cheaper than Bruges - 15-20% lower prices for same quality
- More authentic - Real working city, not just tourists
- Better food scene - Student population means diverse, affordable options
- Perfect base - Brussels 30 min, Bruges 30 min by train
Money-Saving Tips
Base Yourself in Ghent
Ghent is 15-20% cheaper than Bruges. Day-trip to Bruges and Brussels from here.
Save $30-50 per dayEat Student Food
University population means cheap eats. Overpoort area has budget restaurants.
Save $15-25 per dayFree Walking Tours
Excellent free walking tours cover history and street art.
Save $15-25 per tourEvening Graslei
Best views are free. Bring beer from Carrefour and join the locals.
Save $10-15 per eveningBest Time to Visit
Prices can vary by 40% depending on the season
Peak Season (More Expensive)
- Gentse Feesten (July)
- Summer (July - August)
- Easter Week
Low Season (Best Deals)
- November - March
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