Daily costs per person in DKK. Copenhagen is expensive, but cycling is free, street food is great, and the city rewards those who skip tourist traps.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: DKK (Krone) (1 USD ≈ 7.0 DKK)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 150–300 DKK | 600–1,200 DKK | 2,000+ DKK | Hostels → 3-star hotels → design hotels |
| Food | 80–150 DKK | 200–350 DKK | 500+ DKK | Street food & pølsevogn → cafes & bistros → New Nordic |
| Transport | 0–30 DKK | 50–100 DKK | 200+ DKK | Cycling → metro & bus → taxis |
| Activities | 0–50 DKK | 100–250 DKK | 400+ DKK | Free sites → museums → Tivoli & day trips |
| Drinks | 40–80 DKK | 100–180 DKK | 300+ DKK | Supermarket beer → craft bars → cocktail bars |
| Daily Total | 270–610 DKK | 1,050–2,080 DKK | 3,400+ DKK | $39–87 → $150–297 → $486+ |
Money-saving tips
Free experiences
Kastellet, King's Garden, Assistens Cemetery, Nyhavn waterfront, harbour swimming, Superkilen park, botanical gardens, and cycling everywhere are all completely free.
Copenhagen Card
The Copenhagen Card (599 DKK/72h) covers 89 museums and attractions plus unlimited public transport. Worth it if you're doing 3+ paid attractions per day.
Street food saves
Reffen and Broens Gadekøkken have meals for 50–90 DKK. A restaurant main course is 150–250 DKK. The saving is enormous over a week.
Cycling is free
Copenhagen is the world's best cycling city. Bycyklen city bikes cost 30 DKK/hour, or rent from shops (75–100 DKK/day). Many hostels lend bikes free.
Tap water
Copenhagen tap water is excellent — among the cleanest in Europe. Refill everywhere. A bottle of water at a cafe costs 30–40 DKK.
Happy hour craft beer
Full-price craft beer is 60–80 DKK. Happy hours at Mikkeller, BRUS, and Nørrebro Bryghus drop to 30–45 DKK. Check individual bar happy hour times.
