Sustainable Travel Budget Planner

Balance cost and responsibility for your next trip. Enter the length of stay, traveler count, low-carbon transport and lodging rates, plus optional daily spend and offsets to model a budget that reflects sustainable choices.

Total trip duration in days
People included in the plan
Round-trip cost per person
Nightly rate for sustainable accommodation
Optional. Defaults to ceil(travelers/2) if blank.
Optional. Defaults to $45/day if blank.
Optional. Defaults to $35/day if blank.
Optional. Defaults to $25 if blank.
Optional. Defaults to 12% if blank.

Examples

  • 7 days, 2 travelers, $550 transport, $180 lodging, optional defaults ⇒ Total sustainable travel budget: $3,813.20 (≈ $1,906.60 per traveler). Carbon offsets: $50.00.
  • 10 days, 4 travelers, $420 transport, $240 lodging, 2 rooms, $55 meals, $45 activities, $30 offsets, 15% premium ⇒ Total sustainable travel budget: $11,572.00 (≈ $2,893.00 per traveler). Carbon offsets: $120.00.

FAQ

How many nights should I enter?

Enter the full number of days you plan to be away. The calculator treats nights equal to days for simplicity; adjust lodging cost if you need to subtract a travel day.

Can I include shared meals or cooking?

Yes. Lower the meal amount to reflect groceries or communal dining, or raise it if you plan to book premium farm-to-table experiences nightly.

What offset price should I use?

Research reputable carbon projects that publish cost per ton of CO₂e. Divide your target contribution by travelers to set the per-person offset input.

Additional Information

  • Rooms default to one per two travelers; adjust if booking private suites or family rooms.
  • Premium percentage captures extra cost for certified hotels, fair-wage providers, and cleaner transport choices.
  • Carbon offset input lets you account for contributions to verified projects alongside direct travel spend.

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