💶 How Much Does a Trip to Kyiv Cost in 2026: Real Prices

Despite the war, Kyiv remains one of the most affordable capitals in Europe — with a mix of history, modernity, and resilience that attracts visitors from all over the world. Many foreigners are surprised: life in Ukraine is much cheaper than in Paris, Rome, or Berlin — and yet the experience is just as rich.

Below is a practical breakdown of real 2026 prices for those planning a trip to Kyiv.

🏨 Accommodation

Average price per night (2026):

• Budget hostel: €10–15

• 3★ hotel / private apartment: €25–45

• 4★–5★ hotel in city center: €60–120

👉 Example: Kulikovskiy Hotel — around €70 per night with breakfast.

🍽️ Food & Restaurants

Average check:

• Coffee & pastries: €2–3

• Lunch at a local restaurant: €7–10

• Dinner with wine: €15–20

Even in central Kyiv, you can have a great meal for under €10.
Ukrainian cuisine — from borscht this varenyky (dumplings) — remains delicious and affordable.

🚕 Transportation

• Metro ticket: €0.30

• Taxi (Bolt, Uklon): €3–6 per ride across the city

• Intercity train (Kyiv–Kharkiv, 480 km): €20–30

Many tourists use trains to travel between major cities. Most connections are safe and comfortable.

🏛️ Attractions & Museums

• Museum entrance: €2–5

• Guided walking tour: €15–25

• War Tours (by War Tours Ukraine):

  • Kyiv City Tour — €200/day

  • Kyiv Region Tour (Bucha, Irpin) — €250/day

  • Kharkiv Tour — €350/day

All tours are private and led by English-speaking guides.

🧾 Other Expenses

• SIM card with data: €5

• Souvenirs: €10–30

• Coffee every morning for a week: ~€20 total

• One month of city life for a digital nomad: €800–1,200 total

⚡ Comparison with Europe

Result: Prices in Kyiv are roughly 3–4 times lower than in Western Europe.

✈️ Getting to Ukraine

Direct flights are still suspended, but travelers reach Kyiv via:

• Warsaw or Krakow (Poland) → night bus/train (8–12h, €25–50)

• Moldova (Chișinău) → bus to Odesa or Kyiv (7–9h, €30–40)**

War Tours assists with logistics upon request — from border crossing advice to Kyiv arrival.

❤️ Final Thought

Visiting Kyiv in 2026 is more than a trip — it's a journey into resilience, courage, and hospitality.
You'll discover a city that still shines, even in the dark.

“"Kyiv is not only safe — it's inspiring."”