Is $1500 enough for 5 weeks in Tours, France?

Question

Could this amount cover food (from the supermarket, not restaurant), transportation(train, taxi) and trip expense (entrance to museums, mini tours and anything similar to that nature).

If not how much more do I need? I dont plan on shopping so thats not a factor.

Answer 1

It depends on how you use to travel, but it's okay, a little bit short but okay. You will not take cabs though. Cabs are very very expensive, only rich people or groups take cabs. Take the bus!

Answer 2

sounds good for me. What about the accomodation ?

Answer 3

If you choose an accomodation in hotels the answer is no -

  Every time you can, take buses instead of taxis - they are

  very expensive - + there are not 1000 museums in Tours -

Answer 4

It's more feasible if you stay in a youth hostel, though if you've never stayed in one before, I should give you a heads up as to what that implies: sharing a room with one or more strangers, sharing a bathroom, etc. The privacy and comfort are not the same as at a hotel, but if you're willing to rough it, why not. Otherwise, the cheapest hotel chain I know of in France is Etap. I'm providing links for both.

Hostels:

http://www.fuaj.org/eng/hostels/aj_fiche...

Etap hotels (two locations found for Tours):

http://www.etaphotel.com/etaphotel/fiche...

http://www.etaphotel.com/etaphotel/fiche...

Bon séjour !

Answer 5

yeah, if you know how to budget. if you do your shopping at the supermarket and don't eat out all the time.

Answer 6

You already have lodging covered?  And travel there and back?

$300/week sounds pretty reasonable.  You might even get to eat out once or twice.