PerpignanPerpinyà

The questions people ask first about Perpignan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
• SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
• Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
• TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
• SafetyPerpignan is a normal mid-size French city: watch bags around the station and in the old-town bar streets at night…

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
• Sit-down mealDinner, mid-range, per person€25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
• BeerGlass of wine / beer€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Castillet, Musée Rigaud)€4–10 (≈ US$5–12)
• Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
• Mid-range bedDouble room, budget hotel or chain, a night, per room€95 (≈ US$120)
• High-end bedDouble room, budget hotel or chain, a night, per room€170 (≈ US$200)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €190 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes (Small; Transavia from Paris Orly, Ryanair from the UK and Morocco. Bus 6 to town every 30 min Mon–Sat, otherwise taxi.) · GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 116 km (72 mi) by A9 then AP-7; useful for Spanish flights.) · BCN Barcelona El Prat (About 208 km (129 mi) by A9 then AP-7; more international routes.)PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes (Small; Transavia from Paris Orly, Ryanair from the UK and Morocco. Bus 6 to town every 30 min Mon–Sat, otherwise taxi.) · GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 72 mi (116 km) by A9 then AP-7; useful for Spanish flights.) · BCN Barcelona El Prat (About 129 mi (208 km) by A9 then AP-7; more international routes.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

€55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed

Mid

€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed

High

€160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

• Summer streets are congested and central car parks fill; park on the edge and walk.
• Late-summer and autumn rain can be torrential; check forecasts before mountain drives.
• The tramontane wind is strong and cold even on sunny days: bring a windproof layer.
• Some old-town bars have no posted prices; ask the total before you sit.