Education

Field Trip Cost Calculator

Cost per student for a school trip.

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Results
Cost per student
$27.37
Total trip cost
$1423.4
Fixed costs
$800
Suggested charge
$28

Quick answer

Trip cost per student spreads fixed transport and staff costs across the group plus per-head entry fees.

Per student = (fixed ÷ students) + per-head fees

How to use the Field Trip Cost Calculator

  1. 1Enter transport and staff cover costs.
  2. 2Enter the per-student entry fee.
  3. 3Add a contingency for extras.

Frequently asked questions

Why add contingency?

It covers no-shows, tolls and last-minute price changes.

Should staff pay entry?

Most venues give free staff places at a set ratio — check before budgeting.