Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Denmark

Accommodation

$25-60 per night

Dorm beds in hostels, budget guesthouses, shared rooms, basic hotels in less central areas

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Grocery shopping and self-cooking, street food, bakeries, lunch deals at cafeterias, occasional budget restaurants

Transportation

$8-20 per day

Public buses, trains, walking, cycling with rental bikes, occasional metro use

Activities

$5-25 per day

Free walking tours, public parks, beaches, free museums on certain days, occasional paid attraction

Shop at local supermarkets and cook your own meals - typically 60-70% cheaper than eating out for every meal

Use public transportation instead of taxis - generally 70-80% savings on daily transport costs

Book accommodation well outside Copenhagen city center - usually 30-50% cheaper than central locations

Take advantage of free museum days and city walking tours - can save $20-40 per day on activities

Buy groceries at discount chains rather than convenience stores - typically 25-40% lower prices

Use city bike rental systems instead of taxis for short trips - usually 80-90% cheaper

Eat lunch at workplace cafeterias open to public rather than tourist restaurants - generally 40-60% less expensive

Eating every meal in tourist areas or hotel restaurants - typically costs 100-150% more than local alternatives

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using excellent public transport - usually 3-4x more expensive daily

Booking last-minute accommodation in peak season - generally 50-100% higher than advance bookings

Only visiting expensive attractions without researching free alternatives - can unnecessarily add $30-60 daily to costs