Summer games in Paris: flight and hotel prices

This summer, the City of Lights will host sports enthusiasts from around the world eager to cheer their teams on. For any American traveler looking to shout “U-S-A! U-S-A!” in a crowd full of French people (they love that), we recommend booking your trips as soon as possible. Traveler interest from the US to Paris has spiked: with flight searches up 26% and hotel interest up a whopping 180%. Here’s how to better plan your trip – and get a good deal.

A beautiful city with streets lined with trees and the Eiffel Tower at the top of the skyline.

Get in the game: How flight prices are changing.

We’ve got our eye on the ball when it comes to flight prices to Paris this summer. Our graph shows flight prices from the US to Paris, based on what month you made a search. Right now, the data is telling us that the closer we get to teh games, the better the price you may find.

Flight prices from US to Paris for the summer games, based on month searched.

Hover over the bars on the graph to see the average flight price in the most recent search months.

KAYAK’s tips for Paris.

Get strategic about where you stay. Look for options near the Accor Arena at Bercy. Or head to the heart of Paris for affordable stays.
Earn a participation trophy. Find the games inspiring? Run the 12km route around Pont Neuf, past the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées, with views of the Eiffel Tower and a finish on the Left Bank.
What to know about public transport. From July 20-September 8, travelers can take out a Passe Paris 2024* (season ticket €16 per day, €70 per week) for travel throughout the Ile-de-France region.
Escape the crowds. Rent a car to discover incredible places less than 2 hours from Paris, like Versailles, Claude Monet’s home in Giverny, or the champagne region in Reims and Épernay.

A riverside promenade where people walk contains a sand platform where people relax under parasols.

Inside the game: Hotel prices in Paris.

Finding an affordable hotel in Paris can get trickier this summer, with millions coming in for the games. Get the inside scoop on what’s happening with hotel prices so you can hedge you bets and nab a great deal.

Hotel signage hung on the balcony's wrought iron railing.

Average hotel rates in Paris for the summer games, based on month searched.

Hover over the bars on the graph to see the average hotel price in the most recent search months.

Where to dine in Paris this summer

We asked our friends at OpenTable for their top Parisian dining tips.

Discover a new restaurant in Paris: From terrace restaurants to Chef’s menus, Paris has something for all diners to discover.
Book restaurants near must-see sights: Explore the best restaurants near the Eiffel Tower or top spots near Sacré-Coeur.
Try unique gastronomic experiences: From tasting menus to a prix fixe meal, diners can book and prepay a memorable meal out directly on OpenTable.

Methodology

Average price for return economy flights (from the United States) and hotels (price per night for categories between 2 and 5 stars) for the travel dates between 24.07.2024 – 13.08.2024 are based on searches conducted across KAYAK portfolio domains from 01 October 2023 till the end of the previous months, with updates made on the 1st of each month.

KAYAK considered round-trip, economy flight interest from the US to Paris for searches between 10/1/2023 – 3/13/2024 for travel between 7/20 – 8/15/2024. For year over year comparison, searches between 10/1/2022 – 3/13/2023 for the same travel dates in 2023 were considered.

* DISCLAIMER – Information is available on the iledefrance-mobilites.fr website as of 30.01.2024. The pass will be available through various channels: the Île-de-France Mobilités app, the app dedicated to transport during the Paris 2024 Games (available in spring 2024), the Île-de-France Mobilités website and to be loaded onto a Navigo Easy pass.