Giverny is a picturesque town known for Claude Monet's House and Gardens, Musée des Impressionnismes, and Église Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation. Whether you're exploring the museums or taking in the beauty, we'll help you plan the ideal trip to Giverny that stays within your budget.
How much does it cost to travel to Giverny?
You should plan to spend around $165 (€151) per day on your vacation in Giverny. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $66 (€60) on meals
- $53 (€48) on local transportation
- $130 (€119) on hotels
A one week trip to Giverny for two people costs, on average, $2,304 (€2,114). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$1,152
€1,057
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2 Weeks
Per person
$2,304
€2,114
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One Month
Per person
$4,937
€4,530
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One Week
For a couple
$2,304
€2,114
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$4,607
€4,228
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One Month
For a couple
$9,873
€9,060
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Giverny cost?
A one week trip to Giverny usually costs around $1,152 (€1,057) for one person and $2,304 (€2,114) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Giverny on average costs around $2,304 (€2,114) for one person and $4,607 (€4,228) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Giverny will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Giverny on average costs around $4,937 (€4,530) for one person and $9,873 (€9,060) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Is Giverny expensive to visit?
Giverny is a popular town that attracts many visitors who have various travel styles and spending habits. You'll find a wide array of accommodation options, such as luxury hotels, mid-range places, or budget-friendly hostels.
While Giverny can be quite expensive if you let it be, there are ways to lower your spending, such as eating at less expensive restaurants and taking public transit.
On average, budget travelers spend $71 (€65) per day, mid-range travelers spend $165 (€151) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $322 (€295) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Giverny.
Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Giverny is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Pontevedra or Cordoba.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Giverny Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Giverny?
The average Giverny trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Giverny travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Giverny cost?
Giverny on a Budget
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Category
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Budget
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Mid-Range
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Luxury
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Accommodation 1
For 1 person in double occupancy
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$29
(€26)
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$65
(€60)
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$123
(€113)
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Local Transportation 1
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$23
(€21)
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$53
(€48)
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$98
(€90)
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Food 2
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$28
(€26)
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$66
(€60)
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$135
(€124)
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Entertainment 1
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$12
(€11)
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$28
(€26)
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$55
(€50)
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Alcohol 2
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$2-5
(€1-4)
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$4-11
(€3-10)
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$7-21
(€6-19)
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Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget
It's important to be realistic about your budget for Giverny. Many assume they can visit on a shoestring, but most travelers find that to be very challenging. Think about what matters to you when traveling. Is it staying in a resort, visiting all the attractions, or dining out at nice restaurants? These factors will determine how much you spend on your trip.
What is a budget traveler, anyway?
While you might think you're a budget traveler, without giving up many of your usual comforts, you'll likely need to spend more than the $71 per day that backpackers often spend.
Backpackers often work within this tight budget by staying in hostel dorms, eating fast food or street food, using public transit, and mainly visiting free attractions.
Are You Considered an Average Traveler?
Couples and families enjoying a vacation will probably want to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat at popular dining spots, and explore the key museums and attractions that have entry fees. When visiting Giverny, you'll want to see Claude Monet's House and Gardens, Musée des Impressionnismes, or Église Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny. Keep in mind that most activities cost money. Thus, it's reasonable to expect your daily budget to be around $165 per person, per day.
There are plenty of hotels and vacation rentals available in Giverny. If you're traveling with companions, sharing a hotel with a partner, friend, or kids can help lower costs. Families should seek out hotels and dining options that are suitable for children. La Maison de Madame Baudy is a wonderful family-friendly hotel, and La Pluie de Roses is another excellent choice. For more family and couple-oriented hotels, visit our hotel cost guide for Giverny here.
Want to Escape the Daily Grind in Style?
If you're looking for a higher-end vacation filled with high-end amenities and exceptional service, plan for a daily expense of approximately $322. Staying at nicer hotels, savoring meals at top-rated restaurants, splurging on lavish outings, and utilizing taxis or private drivers in the town means you'll need a more luxurious budget. Also, higher-end tours are common with luxury travelers, such as The private visite of house and gardens of Claude Monet - offered by Viator.
Accommodation Budget in Giverny
In Giverny, the price of hotels can really surprise you. Some are much more expensive, offering higher luxury and amenities. Peak season rates soar, with off-season averages around $150 and peak summer season rising to an average of $280. Prices typically range from $113 to $345, but hostels remain cheaper, especially in dorms. To save money, book during the low season or take advantage of special promotions and advance deals.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid in Giverny for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $130 (€119). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $65 (€60) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Giverny? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
The most affordable highest rated hotels in Giverny include:
- Hotel Restaurant La Musardiere starting at $168
- La Maison de Madame Baudy starting at $167
- La Pluie de Roses starting at $182
While Giverny has a good public transit system, staying outside the town to save on accommodation could mean higher transportation costs and less convenience if you're short on time.
Choosing to travel outside of summer and in the low or shoulder season will give you lower hotel prices and less tourist congestion.
Transportation Budget in Giverny
In Giverny, the public transportation system covers key attractions. You can reach Giverny by train from Paris. You'll leave from the Gare Saint-Lazare train station in Paris and arrive in the town of Vernon. The trip is about 45 minutes. From there you can take a bus or taxi on to Giverny. If you want to save money and get around efficiently, public transit works well when it's near your stop. Taxis and rideshares are readily available across town, too.
Giverny has walkable areas that can facilitate your exploration of various attractions. Many people choose to walk between the town of Vernon and Giverny, both of which are worth visiting. They're separated by about 6 kilometers (3.5 miles).
Public Transit: 
(good)
Walkability: (good)
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, past travelers have spent $53 (€48) per person, per day, on local transportation in Giverny. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Giverny is significantly more than public transportation.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$53
€48
If you're driving, check that your hotel has parking available.
A few of the typical hotel transfers and transportation services include:
- Tourist transfert with stops from Caen to Mont Saint Michel for $377 details
- Tourist transfert with stops from Mont Saint Michel to Caen for $377 details
How much does it cost to go to Giverny? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Giverny will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Giverny
While the food in Giverny is nice, there are usually other things that bring in visitors. However, you can find some great places around the town. There are cozy cafes and charming restaurants in the town. If you visit as part of a tour, a restaurant stop may be included.
Calculated from travelers like you
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While restaurant and meal prices in Giverny can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Giverny is $66 (€60) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$66
€60
When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Giverny is around $66 (€60) per person, with previous travelers spending from $28 to $136. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.
Typical meal prices in Giverny are as follows:
- Breakfast: $7 to $20
- Lunch: $10 to $26
- Dinner: $20 to $46
- Coffee: $5
- Fast Food or Street Food: $10
Giverny is not as big a name in the culinary world as is some of the other cities in France, but it still does have quite a few good dining options. There are some specialty dishes right out of the Claude Monet Impressionist Cook Book, such as Egg Orsin, Potato Pie, and Strawberry Mousse.
A few restaurant ideas include: the Terra Cafe, which is a popular spot and offers delicious food- the menu varies between French and American cuisines; The Restaurant Baudy, which offers a terrace area and serves great traditional French cuisine; and the restaurant Les Nympheas (the water lilies), which claims to offer the painter's favorite recipe's.
Many hotels include breakfast in their pricing structure, while some charge additional fees for it. The quality and cost can vary significantly by hotel. Knowing this in advance can help you decide whether to allocate more money. It might be worth paying for the delicious hotel buffet, or you could go to a local bakery or cafe that's less expensive.
Pack a picnic to save cash and enjoy the views. Find a local grocery store or market, gather some fresh food, and head to a nice park or beautiful location for your meal.
Carry your own water bottle instead of spending on drinks. It's also a positive step for the environment.
While planning your tour, it's essential to know which meals are included. You may find yourself paying for some meals, which can add to your travel budget.
Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Giverny
It's understandable that travelers choose Giverny, as it is famous for museums and attractions, romance, food, and budget-friendly accommodations.
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Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Giverny typically cost an average of $28 (€26) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$28
€26
Some of the most popular sights include:
- Claude Monet's House and Gardens for €11.50
- Musée des Impressionnismes for €12
- Église Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny (Free)
- Musée de Mécanique Naturelle (Free)
Many of the sight in Giverny are related to the famous artist, Claude Monet. You can visit his tomb and his house, the Claude Monet foundation, and the most popular of them all: Monet's Giverny Gardens. The Gardens are actually two separate gardens: a flower garden called Clos Normand in front of the house and a Japanese inspired water garden on the other side of the road with Japanese style bridges at each end of the beautiful lily pond.
Another popular attraction is the Church Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny, the church in Giverny, whose oldest parts date back to the 11th century. Claude Monet and his family attended church here and he is buried in the nearby cemetery.
With all of the Monet-related sights, you may not have a lot of time for anything else, but in case you are looking for a little something different while in Giverny, there are plenty of other things to do. There is the Museum of Impressionism and the American Museum of Art to explore. You could also try a boat tour on the River Seine for a beautiful and different look at the Seine valley landscapes. You could also take a trip back in time by going on a country tour in an old Citroen Traction car. If you're looking for more Monet-related activities, try taking the Monet tour, or for something different try a tour of the old mill or castle.
Museums and Attractions:
The museums and landmarks in Giverny have earned worldwide fame. The town is most notable as the home of Claude Monet between 1883 and 1926. Highlights of a visit include visiting Jardin d'Eau (The Water Garden), The Normandy Garden, and Monet's House.
A nice way to explore destinations in Giverny is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:
- Guided Tour of Monet's Gardens/small group for $63 details
- Monet's House & Gardens Private Guided Walking Tour for $274 details
- Guided tour Monet's house and gardens/small group for $63 details
Nightlife Budget in Giverny
You'll find that the nightlife in Giverny is rather subdued and tranquil. It's generally considered a daytime destination so you won't find much nightlife here.
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $7.24 (€6.64) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Giverny per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$7.24
€6.64
Nights out are fun, but limiting your alcohol consumption can help keep your travel costs in check.
Traveling in Giverny
Giverny, France
Giverny (pronounced jee-vair-knee) is a commune in Northern France. It sits on the right bank of the River Seine where it meets the River Epte. This area has been a settlement since Neolithic times and the town has various monuments from many periods of its long existence. Beginning around 1887, a number of American Impressionist artists settled to work in Giverny, drawn by the landscapes, the overall atmosphere, and the presence of Monet. It has now become a place of pilgrimage for many art lovers. It was here that Claude Monet lived for 43 years, until his death at the age of 86 in 1926. Although his house is now prized by connoisseurs of 19th-century interior decoration, it's his garden, with its Japanese-inspired water-lily pond and bridge, that remains the high point for many, as it is a 5-acre, three-dimensional Impressionist painting where you can stroll around at leisure. Most make this a day trip, but Giverny has some lovely lodgings, so you could also overnight here.
Neighborhoods & Around
Giverny is a small town, so there aren't really any neighborhoods here. All of the main attractions are located along the same street and aren't too far apart, which makes it pretty easy to see most of the towns attractions within a one day trip. There are many one day trips of Giverny offered from Paris, but if you'd like to be free to go at your own leisure and pace and take in all the art, culture, and beauty of the area, staying for more than a day is also an option. Giverny is considered a rural town and it has a quaint small town charm to it. It is right on the banks of the Seine River, so that is another option for exploring some of the natural beauty in the area.
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