Overview
Monaco is one of the worlds most expensive destinations, but savvy travelers can experience its glamour without a millionaires budget. Stay in nearby Nice or Beausoleil for massive savings while enjoying free attractions like the Palace square and harbor.
Daily Budget Breakdown
Budget ($100-130/day): Stay in Nice and train in ($70-120 hotel + $4 train), Condamine Market meals ($25-40/day), free attractions, public buses ($2).
Mid-Range ($250-350/day): Mid-range Monaco hotels ($150-300/night), restaurant dining ($50-100/day), Oceanographic Museum ($18), Casino Monte Carlo entry.
Luxury ($700-1500+/day): Luxury hotels ($400-1500+/night), fine dining ($120-300/day), yacht charter, Grand Prix viewing, Thermes Marins spa.
Where to Save
Stay in Nice or Beausoleil and train in for 4 EUR. Free attractions include Palace square, Port Hercules, Japanese Garden, and Cathedral. Eat at Condamine Market for affordable meals. Visit Nov-Jan for lowest rates. The public bus system costs just 2 EUR per ride anywhere.
Where to Splurge
Casino Monte Carlo entry and a few hands ($20+ entry). Dinner at Cafe de Paris overlooking Casino Square ($80-150). The Oceanographic Museum ($18). A helicopter transfer from Nice ($140). Drinks at the Hotel de Paris terrace ($20-40 per cocktail).
