We would advise allowing for around 50-100 euros per day, do you have to spend this exact amount every day? No. Different factors will come into play, for example, one of the days you may want to do a tour that costs around 15-20 euros, but you still need to allow money for eating, public transport etc.

Interrail is not a "stipend" program where you are given money; rather, you pay for a pass that allows for train travel. However, for daily budgeting in 2026, most Interrail travelers find that a budget of €70 to €110 per day is necessary to cover accommodation, food, and activities. In "budget" regions like the Balkans or Central Europe (Poland, Hungary), you can comfortably get by on €50 to €60 per day if you stay in hostel dorms and eat locally. In "high-cost" countries like Switzerland, Norway, or France, your daily spend could easily exceed €150. Key costs to remember are seat reservations, which are not always included in your pass and can range from €10 to €30 per leg on high-speed or night trains. Savvy travelers save money by using the "7:00 PM rule" on night trains, cooking in hostel kitchens, and focusing on free walking tours. While the Interrail pass itself covers the "wheels," your daily "spending money" is entirely self-funded, so most travelers recommend having at least a 20% "emergency buffer" in their bank account to handle unexpected costs like local transit or the occasional missed connection.