Honeymoon Cost: Prices, Fees & Ways to Save

A honeymoon is the one trip many couples plan once, and the budget can feel hard to pin down. Published numbers vary by who ran the survey, how long the trip lasted, and where couples went. A week in Mexico and ten days in Europe belong in different budget tiers.

This guide collects average honeymoon costs from two published sources, breaks them out by budget tier and destination type, and covers what pushes a trip up or down. The figures describe total spending for two travelers unless noted, and all of them are estimates.

Averages land inside the mid-range band. One planning source cites a Zola figure for the average honeymoon, which lasted about seven days. Another publishes a higher average for 2026.

Discover reports an average of $5,300, while Joy reports $6,500. The gap is not unusual. Surveys sample different couples, and their definitions of what counts as honeymoon spending can differ. Treat the two as bookends for a typical US trip.

Planning guides usually divide trips into low, mid-range, and luxury budgets. The tiers below come from Discover.

A low-budget trip runs $1,500 – $4,000. A mid-range trip runs $4,000 – $8,000, and a luxury trip runs $8,000 – $15,000 or more. Within each tier, flights and hotels do most of the damage. The same source notes that luxury stays cost far more per night than a standard hotel room, so a long stay at a high-end resort can move a trip between tiers quickly.

Where you go matters more than almost anything else. Another guide gives one-week estimates for two travelers by type of destination.

Budget-friendly destinations such as Mexico, Bali, and Portugal run $2,500 – $5,000. Mid-range destinations such as Hawaii, Greece, and Costa Rica run $4,000 – $8,000. Luxury destinations such as the Maldives, Bora Bora, and the Amalfi Coast run $7,000 – $15,000 or more. Domestic trips to places such as Napa, Charleston, and Sedona run $2,000 – $6,000, and they avoid a passport and international flights.

The same guide lists estimates for specific places, all for one week for two travelers.

• The Maldives runs $5,000 – $15,000, the widest range on the list.
• Hawaii runs $3,000 – $7,000.
• Mexico's Riviera Maya and Los Cabos run $2,500 – $6,000 on an all-inclusive basis.
• The Amalfi Coast in Italy runs $5,000 – $10,000.
• Paris and the French countryside run $4,000 – $8,000.
• Costa Rica runs $3,000 – $6,000.

Ranges are wide because they cover different resort levels and seasons. Use them to rank destinations, then price a specific itinerary before you commit.

• Destination and distance. Long-haul flights add to the total, and domestic trips skip international airfare.
• Length of stay. Most published estimates assume a week for two. Longer trips cost more, though the daily average may fall.
• Season. Off-peak travel can reduce costs by 30 to 40 percent, according to Discover.
• Accommodation. A standard hotel and a luxury resort sit in different price classes.
• Activities. Tours and excursions often account for about a quarter of honeymoon spending.
• All-inclusive resorts. They can simplify budgeting because meals and some activities are bundled in.

1. Set a total you are comfortable spending, then decide how much of it goes to flights, hotels, activities, and food.
2. Choose dates first. A flexible departure date can save money.
3. Compare two or three destinations at the same length, using the ranges above as a starting point.
4. Decide between a few big guided experiences and many smaller activities.
5. Ask your resort about all-inclusive rates before you book separate meals.

If you are financing part of the trip, a licensed financial professional can help you compare options. Avoid borrowing more than you can repay, and read any loan terms closely.