Saint-Malo from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Saint-Malo, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Saint-Malo tripDay to day in Saint-Malo, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £24 | £27 |
| A balanced mix | £39 | £43 |
| Mostly restaurants | £46 | £49 |
- Local transport: about £3 a day. Taxi: £4 to start, then £1.10 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £9 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £1 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, reseau-mat.fr, data.economie.gouv.fr; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are May to October. September is the driest month (44 mm of rain) and December the wettest (83 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
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Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Saint-Malo
- Ramparts walk around the walled cityold town · a couple of hours
Free and open at all hours
Saint-Vincent Cathedralchurch · a couple of hours- Grand Bé tidal island and Chateaubriand's graveisland · a couple of hours
Walk across from Bon-Secours beach only at low tide
Grand Aquarium Saint-Maloaquarium · a couple of hours
Solidor Tower, Saint-Servantower · a couple of hours- Demeure de Corsaire (privateer's house)museum · a couple of hours
Guided tour in French only, Tuesday to Sunday at 15:00
- Plage du Sillonbeach · half a day
Rance Tidal Power Stationlandmark · a couple of hoursGuided tours must be pre-booked; the road crosses the dam between Dinard and Saint-Malo
Fort Nationalcastle · a couple of hoursJune to mid-September, only at low tide; cash only
- Day trip to Mont-Saint-Michelexperience · a full day
Check the tide times; very busy in summer
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Saint-Malo cost?
Food and getting around come to about £27 a person a day eating street food, £43 with a balanced mix and £49 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Malo?
The most pleasant months are May to October. September is the driest month (44 mm of rain) and December the wettest (83 mm); daytime highs run from 8 to 22 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for France?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Saint-Malo?
Ramparts walk around the walled city, Saint-Vincent Cathedral, Grand Bé tidal island and Chateaubriand's grave, Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo, Solidor Tower, Saint-Servan.
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