Lofoten Islands Trip Budget Calculator

Estimate your total travel costs for a trip to the Lofoten Islands. Prices are in NOK (Norwegian kroner) — this is one of the more expensive corners of Europe, so budget accordingly.

Travel style

Backpacker Hostel, campsite or self-catering cabin, regional bus line 18-742 and hitchhiking Mid-Range Shared rorbu or hotel room, a restaurant meal in the evening, a shared rental car Luxury Upscale rorbu or design hotel, restaurants, an individual rental car and private excursions

Number of days

Activities per day

Northern lights chase (minibus or boat) Trollfjord cruise & sea eagle safari Guided hike or snowshoe day Sea kayaking, half day Whale safari from Andenes Museum or village entry (Lofotr, Magic Ice)

Your estimated budget

Daily cost 4,390 NOK ≈ 421 USD

Total trip cost 30,730 NOK ≈ 2950 USD

Daily breakdown

Accommodation 1,450 NOK / day Rorbu or hotel room, per person in a shared double ≈ 139 USD / day

Food 560 NOK / day One restaurant meal a day, groceries for the rest ≈ 54 USD / day

Transport 480 NOK / day Rental car shared between two, plus fuel ≈ 46 USD / day

Activities 700 NOK / day One guided excursion every other day ≈ 67 USD / day

Activities per day 1,200 NOK / day Northern lights chase (minibus or boat), Trollfjord cruise & sea eagle safari ≈ 115 USD / day

Estimates based on typical 2026 prices. Actual costs vary a lot by season — summer (June–August) runs well above winter. The activities total is averaged across your selected extras.