So, what’s the grand total for a luxury lunar vacation? Let’s ballpark it. For a week-long trip that includes a flyby and maybe a brief landing? $200 million to $500 million per person.
How much would going to the moon cost today? - YouTube
That’s not a typo either. You could buy a fleet of private jets, a castle in Scotland, and a lifetime supply of pizza. But you’d still choose the Moon, right? Because pizza is everywhere. The Moon isn’t.
Can You Go for Cheap?
Maybe in a decade? Space tourism is getting cheaper. Companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic offer short suborbital hops for $250,000. That’s just to the edge of space—not the Moon. But it’s a start.
So, if you save your pennies, skip coffee for 40 years, and invest wisely? You might afford a lunar selfie by 2050. But don’t hold your breath. Or do—you’ll need to learn how to breathe in a helmet anyway.