Is Colmar expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Colmar is fairly expensive for a small French town, because it is one of the most visited places in Alsace, but it is cheaper than Paris and similar to Strasbourg. Expect about €95 a day per person on a budget, about €185 mid-range and about €355 for comfort. Hotels in the old town, winstub dinners and wine-village tours take most of the money; prices jump during the Christmas markets.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | €45 | €80 | €160 |
| Food & drink | €30 | €55 | €95 |
| Sights & tickets | €15 | €30 | €50 |
| Local transport | €5 | €20 | €50 |
| Per person, per day | €95 | €185 | €355 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Colmar day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | about €2–3 |
| Flammekueche (tarte flambée) | €10–14 |
| Glass of Alsace wine | €4–8 |
| Winstub main course | about €18–26 |
| Unterlinden Museum ticket | about €15 |
| Boat ride through Little Venice (25–30 min) | about €8–9 |
| Town bus ride (Trace) | about €1.50 |
| Small-group wine tour | about €70–110 |
| Old-town double room | €120–200 |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
Accommodation is the main cost: simple hotels near the station start around €70–110, while half-timbered hotels in the old town cost €120–200 and boutique hotels €220–400. Food comes next — a winstub dinner with wine is about €30–45 per person, although flammekueche at €10–14 keeps meals cheaper. Day trips along the Wine Route add transport costs, because buses are infrequent and many visitors pay for a car, e-bike (about €30–40 a day) or tour. During the Christmas markets, rooms in and around Colmar are much dearer and sell out early.
When it is cheaper
January to March and November before the markets are the cheapest times, with hotel rates often noticeably lower than in summer or December. The Christmas market period, from late November to late December, is the most expensive.
How to spend less
- Stay near the station, a 15-minute walk from the old town, for lower room prices.
- Order flammekueche or a lunch menu (plat du jour) instead of a full winstub dinner.
- Taste wine at family wineries in Eguisheim or Turckheim, where tastings are often free or €5–15 with a purchase.
- Use regional buses or an e-bike for the wine villages instead of a private tour.
- Buy munster, bread and kougelhopf at the Marché Couvert for a picnic.
- If you come for the Christmas markets, stay in Strasbourg, Mulhouse or a nearby village and visit Colmar on a weekday.
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Common questions
Is Colmar more expensive than Strasbourg?
It is similar. Old-town hotels in Colmar can be dearer in high season because the town is small and in great demand.
How much does a meal cost in Colmar?
Flammekueche costs about €10–14, a winstub main about €18–26, and a winstub dinner with wine about €30–45 per person.
How much money do I need per day in Colmar?
About €95 per person on a budget, about €185 mid-range and about €355 for comfort, based on two people sharing.