It’s almost time for the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This sporting event brings together thousands of athletes and fans who eagerly await the start of this competition.
From Friday, July 26, the day the opening ceremony takes place, until Sunday, August 11, you can enjoy 32 sports in different locations in France.
Argentina has more than 100 athletes classified in 18 disciplines such as football, athletics, shooting, horse riding, fencing, canoeing, road cycling, swimming, tennis, among others.
And since sport moves passions, there are already several people interested in going to support the albiceleste in France, but first, we must do the math. How much does it cost to travel to the 2024 Olympic Games?
Flight rates to Paris
The most direct option from Argentina is through Air Francea company that became an official partner of the 33rd Olympic Games of the modern era.
A flight, for July 24, which arrives in Paris on the 25th, and the return for August 12, when the event ends, departs from US$ 1.595,60. The rate is non-refundable, but modifiable and does not include checked baggage. The passenger can carry a handbag and an accessory, both of which cannot exceed 12kg.
A flight for the same date, but with the possibility of sending up to two bags of up to 23 kg each and per passenger, leaves US$ 1.981,90.
The cheapest option is with Level, Iberia’s low cost, which has its hub in Barcelona. A flight to the Olympic Games, with a stopover in Spain, costs 1.491,15 euros. Includes a suitcase in the hold.
La Conciergerie, in Paris, France. Photo Shutterstock. It should be noted that these pages sell their services in foreign currency, so if you pay with an Argentine card, they will add a 30% Country Tax and other 30% on account of Profits and Personal Assets. This surcharge can be avoided if the total fee is paid in dollar bills at the bank or through home banking after the card is closed and before expiration.
With Aerolíneas Argentina, a flight with one stop per leg departs from $ 3.788.854,40. Most of the cheapest rates for August are no longer available.
From the Atrápalo travel agency, they have flights from US$ 1.227.
Accommodation options to see the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The variety Accommodation is wide and the place chosen will depend on the preferences of each traveler. From luxury hotels to cheaper options such as apartments or even rooms with common areas.
From Booking.com, the accommodation reservation platform, they indicate that among travelers from all over the world, Paris is the second most searched destination for this period, behind Barcelona. Paris has search growth of 5% compared to last year.
Tourists enjoying the warm temperatures at the Arc de Triomphe del Carrousel. Photo Reuters/Charles Platiau.Among Argentine travelers, Paris has a growth in searches for 19% compared to the same period last year. Among Argentine travelers who will travel in groups, Paris has an increase of 50% compared to these dates in 2023.
On this platform there is great availability for the dates on which the Olympic Games are held. A room for two people in the most expensive, 5-star hotels and in prime locations exceeds the $ 400.000 per night. Mid-range hotels, two or three stars, are around $ 150.000 the night.
As for apartments, the cheapest, with taxes included, are around $ 100.000 the night and are for two people.
On Airbnb, you can also find private rooms with common spaces. The cheapest options start at $60. In Bed and Breakfasts There are rooms that also cost around $60 per night.
Tourist bus at the Arc de Triomphe. Photo Shutterstock. In Atrápalo, 3 nights at the Royal Saint Germain Hotel, 3 stars and with breakfast, from US$ 477 per person in a double occupancy.
Packages to Paris 2024
The Almundo tourism company put together packages that include tickets to see different disciplines. For example, a package of two nights, from August 1 to 3, in a 3-star hotel with breakfast plus a category C ticket for the men’s tennis semifinal, costs $ 4.573.908. Does not include air tickets.
For football fans, a package from August 8 to 10, in a three-star hotel with breakfast plus a category C ticket to see the men’s final, costs $ 3.178.011.
Tourists visit the Louvre Museum. Photo EFE/Christophe Petit Tesson. To attend the women’s hockey final, there are also options. Two nights in a three-star hotel with breakfast and a ticket in category C for August 9, leaves $ 3.001.454.
On the website there are options to see other disciplines such as pentathlon, marathon, swimming, athletics and rugby.
On the other hand, in Atrápalo they arm tailored packages according to the interests of each traveler. But they also have options for opening and closing ceremonies.
Postcard from the Eiffel Tower. AFP photo / Kenzo Tribouillard.Opening ceremony: 2 nights in a 3-star hotel, with breakfast and category E admission, from US$ 1.495 per person on a double basis.
Closing ceremony: 3 nights in a 3-star hotel, with breakfast and category D admission, from US$ 2.190 per person on a double basis.