Stag & hen price barometer 2026

How much does a stag or hen party in Europe really cost? Here are our 2026 surveys, per person and line by line, across 6 field-tested destinations. A 2-night weekend runs from €140 in Krakow to €380 in Amsterdam, excluding transport.

Cost per person by category (2 nights, excluding transport)

From cheapest to priciest. Hover each city for the breakdown.

KrakowKrakow, Accommodation: 45 €Krakow, Activities: 45 €Krakow, Nights out: 25 €Krakow, Food: 25 €140PraguePrague, Accommodation: 50 €Prague, Activities: 55 €Prague, Nights out: 20 €Prague, Food: 25 €150BudapestBudapest, Accommodation: 50 €Budapest, Activities: 55 €Budapest, Nights out: 25 €Budapest, Food: 30 €160LisbonLisbon, Accommodation: 70 €Lisbon, Activities: 90 €Lisbon, Nights out: 50 €Lisbon, Food: 40 €250BarcelonaBarcelona, Accommodation: 90 €Barcelona, Activities: 90 €Barcelona, Nights out: 60 €Barcelona, Food: 40 €280AmsterdamAmsterdam, Accommodation: 120 €Amsterdam, Activities: 110 €Amsterdam, Nights out: 90 €Amsterdam, Food: 60 €380
AccommodationActivitiesNights outFood
CityAccommodationActivitiesNights outFoodTotal /pers.Return flight (est.)
Krakow4545252514070-140
Prague5055202515060-130
Budapest5055253016070-140
Lisbon7090504025060-150
Barcelona9090604028060-150
Amsterdam120110906038050-120

The ranking at a glance

Krakow is the cheapest destination (€140/person), Amsterdam the priciest (€380). That is a 2.7x ratio between the two. Eastern Europe (Krakow, Prague, Budapest) stays under €160, while the West (Barcelona, Amsterdam) tops €280.

How we calculate these prices

Every figure comes from our on-the-ground surveys during stag and hen weekends run in 2025-2026, not remote estimates. We refresh the ranges every season.

The total covers, per person for 2 nights: decent central accommodation, two group activities, nights out (entries and drinks) and food. Transport (flight) is counted separately as it depends on your departure city and how early you book.

Prices assume online booking in advance and a group of 8 to 14, the size where group rates are best.

The detail city by city

Each destination has its full guide with activities, nightlife, areas and best time:

Data updated: 2026-06.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest stag destination in Europe?

Krakow, at €140/person for 2 nights excluding transport, followed by Prague (€150) and Budapest (€160). Sub-€2 beers and group activities from €25 explain these rates.

How much does a stag party cost on average?

Between €140 and €380/person for 2 nights depending on the city, excluding transport. The average across our 6 destinations is around €225. Flights add €50-150 depending on how early you book.

Why are Amsterdam and Barcelona pricier?

Accommodation, nights out and food cost noticeably more than in the East. Amsterdam (€380) and Barcelona (€280) cost more on every line, but offer atmosphere and access that are hard to match.

Is transport included in these figures?

No. Totals exclude flights. Add a €50-150 return depending on the destination and booking date. Travelling Thursday to Saturday cuts the price by 20-40%.

Do these prices apply to a hen party too?

Yes, the ranges are almost identical for stag and hen parties: the same lines (accommodation, activities, nights out, food). The activity mix differs, not the overall budget.

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