Page 9 | AIBU to think £10k is enough for 10 days in Boston?

1ladybird · 2026-04-25T23:29:05+00:00

Family of 5. 2adults 3 kids. Is £10k enough for flights and meals out for 10 days in US summer 2027? Staying with friends who like to eat out- Boston. Possibly need car hire. I thought this would be plenty as flights available £3k and we can stay with our friends. However, we visited NYC (just me and DH). SO SO expensive!!! US vs Uk economy reminds me of how rich British ppl felt visiting Eastern Europe 20+ years ago..! Now we’re on the receiving end!! Our economy is so poo and London seemed so cheap after visiting NYC Nov ‘25 😬. After advice from families who travel to US regularly/ recently. TIA xxx

YourBlueShark · 28/04/2026 20:12

Bookloveruk · 26/04/2026 16:32

I haven’t been to Boston for a few years but did Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans last year. If you eat in pubs and diners it’s much more affordable. Drinks now are really expensive. I found cape cod was very expensive but you could wander around with no cost. Boston freedom trail was broadly free. Salem was expensive too as it’s a tourist place but again cafe and diners were reasonable. Have a fabulous time and keep
an eye out foR local events

Those cities are significantly less expensive than Boston/Cape, though. I'm from the Boston area (lived in town for over a decade) and we joke that when we go to those cities, it's like everything is on sale. Dining, activities, etc are just much less costly in other parts of the country.

hahabahbag · 28/04/2026 20:14

Depends on how many meals out and attractions. £6k after flights and car hire seems enough as long as you are not eating 3 meals a day in high end restaurants plus very expensive activities to me. New York was averaging $30 per head for breakfast and $60 for dinner in standard level places (including taxes and tip), nothing special and not boozy though we found better deals in the neighbourhood we were staying in compared to the main drag, 3 years ago. If you are eating in/takeaways/or just grabbing bagels etc for some meals then I can’t see an issue.

Boohoo76 · 28/04/2026 20:16

Five (2 adults, 3 kids) Economy flights return with BA in August is coming in at £3230. You will have plenty with £10k OP, presuming that you are happy to fly Economy.

Bookloveruk · 28/04/2026 20:24

YourBlueShark · 28/04/2026 20:12

Those cities are significantly less expensive than Boston/Cape, though. I'm from the Boston area (lived in town for over a decade) and we joke that when we go to those cities, it's like everything is on sale. Dining, activities, etc are just much less costly in other parts of the country.

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Wow. I’ve been to Boston 4 times though a few years ago. I found Nashville a lot more expensive last year than Boston for drinks and food. Accommodation much cheaper. Costs everywhere are getting so expensive

DorotheaShottery · 30/04/2026 04:39

Your staying with family so have already said will be covering some of their meals out as thanks for hosting you all for 10 days.

I know OP has checked out of her thread but if I were staying with family/friends, I'd pay for one meal out as a "thank you" and split the others 50/50.

Happyhappyday · 30/04/2026 05:16

Flights will be £800+, more if July or near uni graduations or starting. There are thousands of uni students in Boston which drives up costs at specific times of year. So at least £4k just on that. Flights have actually been pretty stable long term- I lived in Boston and went back and forth to the UK and £800 was pretty consistent if you shop around.

i live in a similarly expensive city and we can’t go out for a family of 3 for dinner for less than $100 if we’re not doing a shitty chain restaurant. I’d figure $300+ a night for an Airbnb, probably closer to £4k for 10 days. The T is good in Boston but if you’re hiring a car, figure $60-$100 a day. You’d maybe have £200 a day for food and everything else if you don’t hire a car. Might be enough but probably not.

Thechaseison71 · 30/04/2026 20:18

Happyhappyday · 30/04/2026 05:16

Flights will be £800+, more if July or near uni graduations or starting. There are thousands of uni students in Boston which drives up costs at specific times of year. So at least £4k just on that. Flights have actually been pretty stable long term- I lived in Boston and went back and forth to the UK and £800 was pretty consistent if you shop around.

i live in a similarly expensive city and we can’t go out for a family of 3 for dinner for less than $100 if we’re not doing a shitty chain restaurant. I’d figure $300+ a night for an Airbnb, probably closer to £4k for 10 days. The T is good in Boston but if you’re hiring a car, figure $60-$100 a day. You’d maybe have £200 a day for food and everything else if you don’t hire a car. Might be enough but probably not.

But the OP doesnt need accomodation