Baltimore Trip Cost Calculator

Baltimore costs $90-140/day for budget travelers. Crab cakes, beautiful harbor, and Old Bay on everything.

Budget
$90-140/day
Mid-Range
$180-310/day
Luxury
$450-750/day
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Baltimore Budget Guide

Your Baltimore Budget at a Glance

Baltimore offers great seafood and history at moderate prices. Budget travelers should expect $90-140 per day, mid-range travelers $180-310 per day, and luxury seekers $450+ per day.

Where Your Money Goes

Seafood is the highlight. Inner Harbor can be touristy. Museums are often free. The good news: free Circulator, free museums, and great crab cakes.

Budget Traveler Tips

Maximize your dollar by:

  • Riding free Charm City Circulator
  • Visiting free museums
  • Eating at Lexington Market
  • Taking MARC from BWI
  • Catching cheap Orioles tickets

Money-Saving Tips

Ride Free Circulator

Charm City Circulator has four free routes.

Save $15-25 per day

Visit Free Museums

Walters Art Museum and AVAM are free.

Save $25-40

Eat at Lexington Market

Faidley's crab cakes and more at fair prices.

Save $15-25 per meal

Take MARC from BWI

Train connection to Penn Station for $5.

Save $30-40 vs taxi

Best Time to Visit

Prices can vary by 40% depending on the season

Peak Season (More Expensive)

  • Preakness Stakes (May)
  • Summer (June - August)
  • Orioles Season

Low Season (Best Deals)

  • January - March
  • November

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a week in Baltimore cost?
A week in Baltimore costs $630-980 for budget travelers, $1,260-2,170 for mid-range, and $3,150+ for luxury travelers.
Is Baltimore expensive?
Baltimore is moderate. Less expensive than DC. Great seafood value.

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