Davos Weekend Travel Costs Revealed.

Davos is a picturesque Alpine town famous for its luxury tourism. However, it is also very popular for hosting the annual World Economic Forum and makes for a fantastic destination for skiing and adventure

sports. For tourists planning a short weekend holiday, a trip is possible only if one is aware of the actual costs involved, which range from flights to food to accommodations to transport.

The total costs can differ considerably, depending on one’s holiday plans. Here’s a detailed guide to how much a weekend in the Swiss town can cost.

Flights And Transfers: The Largest Expense

The biggest expense on a weekend trip to Davos is the air ticket. International travellers must fly into Zurich and then take the train or a vehicle to Davos because the city lacks its own airport. Weekend round-trip tickets from Delhi to Zurich cost between Rs 42,000 and Rs 45,000 on low-cost carriers with connections and up to Rs 78,500 on the fastest single-layover options, as per Skyscanner estimates.

Visitors usually take the Swiss Federal Railways route to Davos from Zurich, with second-class tickets ranging between CHF 60 and CHF 90 one way (approximately Rs 5,600 and Rs 8,400). The budget increases by Rs 11,000–Rs 17,000 for a round-trip rail ticket. Another option is to rent a private vehicle for CHF 424 (approximately Rs 48,200) for a one-way trip, NDTV reported.

Accommodation: From Hostels To Luxury Hotels

Where you sleep significantly shapes your total spend. Davos offers options across the price spectrum:

Budget: Low-cost inns and youth hostels, like Spenglers Inn and Davos Youth Hostel, can cost between Rs 14,500 and Rs 15,000 per night. Budget-friendly options like Hotel Parsenn can cost around Rs 25,000 for two nights in basic or shared rooms.

Mid-Range: Standard hotels offer an average of Rs 31,000 to Rs 37,000 per night. Average costs of standard hotels per night include, Hilton Garden Inn Davos – Rs 33,371; Hard Rock Hotel Davos – Rs 31,431; Hotel Waldhuus Davos – Rs 31,964; AMERON Davos Swiss Mountain Resort – Rs 37,343.

Luxury: Luxurious facilities can cost more than Rs 50,000 per night. Some of the most popular hotels include the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Belvedere – Rs 32,835; Hotel Fluela Davos – Rs 38,957; Hotel Seehof Davos – Rs 40,374; AlpenGold Hotel – Rs 52,646.

Other options include Airbnb, which may cost anything from Rs 25,000 to Rs 70,000 for a weekend, depending on demand and the season.

Food And Daily Costs: Choose Your Style

Dining in Davos ranges from economical self-catered meals to indulgent sit-down experiences. If you want to enjoy a budget meal, buying your own groceries or fast food might run you between Rs 3,750 and Rs 5,600 for two days. For those who want to try out the restaurant, mid-range meals can usually fall between Rs 9,350 and Rs 14,950 per person for two days.

If you wan to live the luxurious life, eating out in Davos for two days of fine dining easily cost more than Rs 23,000 per person. Coffee often costs between Rs 375 and Rs 560, while restaurant pizza usually ranges between Rs 1,870 and Rs 2,800.

For tourists on a tight budget, supermarkets like Migros and Coop provide prepared meals for less than Rs 1,400.

Total Weekend Budget

Taking all these factors into consideration, a basic weekend in Davos could cost between Rs 70,000 and Rs 85,000 per person, depending on cheap flights, staying in hostels, train transfers, and eating affordable meals. A more relaxed itinerary with mid-range hotels and flights would cost between Rs 125,000 and Rs 150,000.

A quick two-day getaway could easily cost more than Rs 200,000 for people who are looking for luxury transport, top-class hotels, and great food. The price of meals for a two-day getaway depends solely on where you choose to eat.

What to Expect in Davos

Besides the nature-based activities, Davos offers tourists a better understanding of the area beyond its rich image through museums, historical sites, and local experiences. Local food shopping remains a significant aspect of the experience, with popular brands like Schneider’s Ratia and Molkerei Davos offering regional dairy products, handmade confections, and Swiss chocolates.

The Freitag Store Davos, which attracts environmentally aware customers, is a leading example of sustainable fashion. The Landquart Fashion Outlet continues to be the preferred location for budget-friendly international brands for tourists who are willing to venture a bit outside the town.

Other activities in Davos include: