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    Funding a Gap Year

    Gap year budget calculator

    Chat with our Gap Year AI and get a complete, itemized budget for your gap year — flights, visas, gear, insurance, the works.

    Describe your gap year

    Hi! In a sentence or two, where do you want to go and roughly how long for?

    Common questions

    How much does a gap year cost?

    Anywhere from about $6,000 for a couple of months in Central America or Southeast Asia to $20,000+ for a full round-the-world year. Flights, lodging style and trip length are the biggest drivers.

    What's included in the budget?

    Everything — round-trip flights from the US, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, gear, lodging, food, local transportation, activities, a SIM, plus a 10% buffer. We assume you haven't booked anything yet.

    Are the prices accurate?

    We use current US pricing where possible and conservative averages otherwise. You can edit every line and the totals update instantly.

    Can I save my budget?

    Yes — tap Create Campaign and we'll turn it into a More to Roam trip page where family and friends can chip in toward your adventure.