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News India Live, Digital Desk: Davos, famous for its natural beauty and luxury tourism, remains in the headlines every year due to hosting the World Economic Forum. But do you know how expensive it can be for a common tourist to visit this Swiss city? Everyone dreams of enjoying skiing and adventure sports in this city situated in the hills of the Alps.
If you too are planning a short weekend holiday in Davos, then be ready to shell out some money. We have prepared a detailed budget guide for you based on the costs of flights, hotels, transport and food.
Biggest expense: flights and airport transfers
Most of the money spent on a trip to Davos is on air tickets. Since Davos does not have its own airport, international passengers have to land in Zurich first.
Airfare: According to Skyscanner, the round-trip fare from Delhi to Zurich ranges between ₹42,000 to ₹45,000 on low-cost carriers. At the same time, fares for short-haul flights can go up to ₹78,500.
Train and Taxi: The most popular way to get from Zurich to Davos is the Swiss Federal Railways. A one-way second class ticket ranges from ₹5,600 to ₹8,400. If you book a private taxi, the cost can be around ₹48,200 (424 CHF) one way.
Accommodation: From hostel to five star hotel
There are options for every budget in Davos, but the cost of accommodation will determine the total budget of your trip:
Budget Option: Hostels or youth hostels like ‘Spengler Inn’ cost between ₹14,500 to ₹15,000 per night.
Mid-Range: To stay in standard hotels like ‘Hilton Garden Inn’ or ‘Hard Rock Hotel’ you will have to spend ₹31,000 to ₹37,000 per night.
Luxury: If you want to stay in luxurious hotels like ‘Alpengold Hotel’ or ‘hotel Fluella’, the nightly fare can go beyond ₹50,000.
Food and Drink: Supermarket or Fine Dining?
The prices of food in Davos depend on your preferences.
Budget Meal: If you buy groceries and cook yourself or get ready-to-eat meals from supermarkets (Migros/Coop), the cost for two days will be between ₹3,750 to ₹5,600.
Restaurant Dining: The cost of two days’ meal at mid-range restaurants can range from ₹9,350 to ₹14,950 per person. The price of a pizza in Davos ranges between ₹1,870 to ₹2,800.
Total weekend budget: How much money to bring with you?
Budget Trip: If you stay in a hostel and eat cheap food, the total cost per person ₹70,000 to ₹85,000 Will come between.
Mid-Range Trip: This budget with comfortable hotels and flights ₹1.25 lakh to ₹1.50 lakh Can reach.
Luxury Trip: Expenses for two days if you choose top-class hotel and private transport ₹2 lakh Can go beyond.
What is special about Davos?
Apart from natural views, tourists can visit local museums and historical sites. For shopaholics, handmade sweets and Swiss chocolates from ‘Schneider Ratia’ are a great option. At the same time, the ‘Freytag Store’ for sustainable fashion and the nearby ‘Landquart Fashion Outlet’ for affordable international brands are quite famous.
