Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia, a rose-tuff city of about 1.1 million people set at roughly 900-1,300 m above sea level on the Hrazdan River, with snow-capped Mount Ararat visible across the Turkish border on clear days. Founded as the fortress of Erebuni in 782 BC, it combines Soviet-era neoclassical planning around Republic Square, the Cascade arts complex, the Matenadaran manuscript library, the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial, outdoor cafes, brandy cellars and a growing wine-bar scene. Visitors come for Armenian food and hospitality, very low prices by European standards, and easy day trips to Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap, Echmiadzin and Lake Sevan.
Local currency: Armenian dram (AMD).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Yerevan.
- Mid-range
- 35,000-70,000 AMD / approx $96-192 per day
- Luxury
- 110,000+ AMD / approx $301+ per day
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- 4,000-8,000 AMD / approx $11-22
- Budget
- 12,000-22,000 AMD / approx $33-60
- Midrange
- 25,000-45,000 AMD / approx $68-123
- Luxury
- 70,000-180,000 AMD / approx $192-493
Food
- Street
- 700-1,500 AMD / approx $2-4
- Local
- 2,500-5,000 AMD / approx $7-14
- Midrange
- 6,000-12,000 AMD / approx $16-33
- Fine
- 15,000-35,000 AMD / approx $41-96
Transport
- Bus
- 150 AMD / approx $0
- Taxi
- 1,000-2,500 AMD / approx $3-7
- Airport
- 300-4,000 AMD / approx $1-11
- Daytrip
- 1,000-2,500 AMD / approx $3-7
Activities
- Museum
- 1,500-3,000 AMD / approx $4-8
- Sites
- 0-1,000 AMD / approx $0-3
- Tour
- 15,000-30,000 AMD / approx $41-82
- Excursion
- 25,000-60,000 AMD / approx $68-164
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Yerevan costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.