What stays the same
The day rate follows the country's average earnings, so it is the same for everyone in that country and fair to her. In the United States a day is about $350–$510; in the United Kingdom about $290–$430; in Japan about $260–$390; in Thailand about $150–$220.
What changes by city
- Her travel: a companion who lives across a large city costs more to bring than one nearby
- The day's own costs: a lunch in central London is not a lunch in Lisbon
- Availability: large cities have more companions and can manage shorter notice
- The calendar: festivals and holidays fill each city on its own dates
How to keep the day affordable
Plan in one neighbourhood, choose free museums and parks, and book early for holidays. The price page shows the day rate for your country before you send anything.
Common questions
Why not price by city?
Because a fair day rate follows what people earn in the country, and pricing by city would charge the same day differently for no change in what she does.
Is travel always extra?
Her travel to and from the day is agreed in the price before you book, so nothing is added later.
Do smaller cities cost less?
The day rate is the same; the day's own costs are often lower, and you may need to book further ahead.