As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is France: a mid-range day costs about $170 there, against $183 in the other (Luxembourg), a gap of 7.3%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is France (+5.8% after inflation, against +5.1%). The lower US advisory belongs to Luxembourg (Level 1, against Level 2).
| Measure | France | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $170 | $183 |
| Lean day | $80 | $86 |
| Comfortable day | $381 | $386 |
| Real change, 12 months | +5.8% | +5.1% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | +3.4% | +1.7% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.9 · Effortless | 4.8 · Effortless |
| Index score | 55 | 58 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep | May, Jun, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Oct | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Paris is a splurge. Provincial France is one of Europe's quieter bargains.
The catchParis and the Riviera hotel rates are among Europe's highest, and strikes can stop trains with little notice.
A tiny, wealthy grand duchy where all public transport is free.
The catchHotels are priced for bankers on weekdays; weekends are noticeably cheaper. Two days covers it.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.