We visited Copenhagen in June 2026 for 5 nights. It was my third time within the metropolis, however the first with my household. Right here’s all the pieces we spent in Copenhagen, that can assist you plan your price range to your journey.
Only a bit pricier than England
Including up what we spent is at all times a little bit of a shock – particularly a few of these meals. However, I believe 5 days in London could be about the identical given how a lot we did. We clearly saved hundreds on lodging which helped!
Our whole Copenhagen spend for five nights
Price of actions in Copenhagen
I weighed up the professionals and cons (for ages) and at last determined to get the Copenhagen Metropolis Card. We spend £253.52 on to grownup playing cards and a baby’s one on Headout, which was the most cost effective I might discover (by about £15).
I researched the price of all the pieces I needed to do there and it made it nearly price it. Throw within the ease on the sights and the actual fact you bought free transport with it – I made a decision to go for it.
Listed below are the sights we truly did in Copenhagen on the Copenhagen card:
Experimentarium (£70)
Tivoli Gardens (£50 – simply entry, rides have been additional)
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum (£30)
Stromma Canal Tour (£40)
Roskilde Rock Museum (£28)
The Pure Historical past Museum (£32)
Rosenborg Fortress (£32)
The Mystic Exploratorium (£50!)
Consider It or Not Museum and the Hans Christian Anderson Museum (£63!!!)
These final two have been as a result of it was raining – wouldn’t suggest – undoubtedly not in the event you’re paying that value!
= would’ve been £395 + 4 days of trains and buses
What I truly paid:
This was made up of £253.52 for a 72-hour cross, after which I purchased a reduced 24 hours cross for £76 after I realised it’d value us that a lot to get to the airport and we might see extra issues on the ultimate day. So we saved £70 on sights with the cross, and acquired 96 hours of free transport which saved a LOT of trouble as you could possibly simply stroll on the trains and Metro with out activating something (aside from the primary time you activate the cross).
It additionally saved trouble on the sights – there was an enormous line for Rosenberg Fortress and we simply acquired to skip it.
Tivoli limitless journey cross = £64
I had purchased a vast Tivoli journey cross earlier than from Headout for £71.86 for 3 however cancelled when it stated the climate was surprising. Then, it wasn’t. So this was the worth for 2 of us stroll up (Ben and I shared a band taking turns to go together with Reggie) proving it undoubtedly pays to be ready and ebook prematurely.
= £393.52
Value of transport in Copenhagen
Because of the Copenhagen Metropolis Card we didn’t must spend a lot on transport – solely on the primary day as we didn’t need to activate them till the following day.
Metro from the airport to Copenhagen Central Station for 2 adults (all Metro and trains are free for underneath 12s) = £6.95
Copenhagen Central Station to Rungsted Kyst for 2 adults = £12.51
= £19.46
Value of foods and drinks in Copenhagen
As quickly as we arrived in central Copenhagen from the airport, it began completely chucking it down with rain. As in, torrential. So being the sushi lovers we’re we bobbed into the closest sushi restaurant as you got here out of the station and sought cowl.
Kazuki Rammen – the sushi was nice. The fish was so tender and engaging in comparison with what I’ve grow to be used to in England. Anyway, my level for this submit on the worth of Copenhagen is that it was £80.42 for 3 hungry travellers, with two beers.
We tended to get a espresso earlier than boarding the prepare to Copenhagen from Rungstad Kyst. It was a stunning espresso store so I believe this was consultant of the worth in Copenhagen.
I actually loved all the pieces I ate in Copenhagen, which doesn’t at all times occur! Each meal was nice.
After I say for ‘three’ that’s three folks, not the worth for a kid as Ben will eat a bit extra if Reggie eats much less. You might undoubtedly do it cheaper than we did, however a part of travelling for us is all concerning the meals. We walked thus far day-after-day, we have been hungry!
There was at all times a children cheaper possibility at each restaurant, however you should still find yourself forking out about £20 for a children meal (like on the Groften Restaurant – no regrets).
Sushi for 3 = £80.42
Espresso from a espresso store = £5
McDonalds = £38.46 (Glad Meal and two meal offers, with additional hen wings simply to attempt them)
Fish and chips lunch for 3 at Experimentarium = £63.83
2 beers, a juice and a water at Experimentarium = £14.34
Taco lunch for 3 with wine and beer at Torvehallerne Meals Market = £77.73
Viking lunch on the viking museum in Roskilde = £70.33
Groften Restaurant in Tivoli Gardens = £111.93
Wokshop = £137.24 (yeah this was a blow out final night time – deliciously particular on the harbour)
Pizza dinner in Horsholm = £60
Sushi prepare in Horsholm = £89.60 (what an expertise!)
Winebar = £17.82 (a wine and a beer)
Netto store = £85 (drinks, 5 breakfasts, one dinner, snacks)
Airport 7/11 = £29.13 (mainly the equal of three meal offers)
= £880.83
Hope my mother and father don’t learn this. They’ll be appalled at a few of these restaurant payments.
Price of lodging in Copenhagen
We saved some huge cash in Copenhagen right here, through the use of HomeExchange. In truth, I reckon it saved us over £1000.
Inns within the centre for 3 have been simply insane costs. By utilizing HomeExchange you possibly can earn Visitor Factors on the platform to make use of on lodging around the globe.
If that’s not an possibility for you then I’d use Reserving.com to seek out the perfect charges in Copenhagen, and made certain you’ve the RatePunk extension to see if you may get it cheaper elsewhere.
Cheaper resorts in Copenhagen
MEININGER Resort Copenhagen – A implausible possibility for households and budget-conscious travellers. Spacious rooms, household services and breakfast make it really feel extra like a lodge than a hostel, whereas costs are sometimes decrease than many central Copenhagen resorts. It’s round a 20-minute stroll from Tivoli Gardens or a brief metro journey away.
Resort Bethel – If you wish to keep proper by Nyhavn with out paying luxurious costs, Resort Bethel is difficult to beat. Set on the waterfront, it’s inside strolling distance of most of Copenhagen’s main sights and often scores 9.0+ from friends. Room charges typically begin from round £150–£180 per night time, which is great worth for such a primary location.
CityHub Copenhagen – A superb possibility for {couples} or solo travellers on the lookout for one thing slightly totally different. The futuristic pod-style rooms are surprisingly spacious, and also you’ll have entry to fashionable communal areas. Situated within the fashionable Vesterbro neighbourhood, it often receives visitor scores of 9.3/10 whereas costs typically start round £90–£120 per night time.
Price of flights to Copenhagen
I booked our flights three months prematurely for £592 for 2 adults, a baby and one 23kg bag between us on Norwegian Airways. It was all very straightforward and swift for a 10am flight from Gatwick.
On the return at 11:55am we have been delayed an hour, apparently because of the airplane arriving late. I loved the straightforward flight instances although!
= £592
Methods to save cash in Copenhagen
Use HomeExchange
Purchase grocery store breakfasts
Take a look at the free playgrounds
Go swimming within the harbour or examine the seashores
Cycle or use buses as an alternative of taxis
Go to free museums on sure days
Take refillable water bottles
Work out if the Copenhagen Card fits your itinerary
E book sights on-line for an advance low cost (generally)
How costly is Copenhagen?
So, the ultimate value is £1885.81 for five days in Copenhagen for me, my associate and little one. Clearly we saved a fortune on HomeExchange, however that’s the purpose.
I bear in mind on earlier Copenhagen journeys and I used to be shocked at how costly it was, however this time, I simply accepted it. I believe is as a result of the UK has acquired so costly, it’s kinda catching up. Transport within the metropolis may be very nicely priced – I imply, £10 to get from the airport to northern Copenhagen, that’s nice!
A few of our meals have been fairly spendy, particularly in Tivoli Gardens and the marina however they have been luxurious locations to eat. We didn’t drink a lot which saved cash, and I believe getting the Copenhagen Card helped us to price range and discover issues to do which felt ‘free’.
Is Copenhagen well worth the cash?
We had a good time in Copenhagen. We have been all shattered by the top although, with doing and seeing a lot. We went for five nights however I believe three could be positive, relying in your flight instances. There’s additionally rather a lot to do free of charge in the event you like museums and playgrounds.
I’d undoubtedly suggest it as a household metropolis break although!