Corporate Retreat Calculator
Calculate per-person corporate retreat costs including venue, travel, activities, meals, and team building.
Per person per night
Total Retreat Cost
$55K
3 days · 30 attendees · 2 nights
Cost per Person
$1,833
Cost / Person / Day
$611
Lodging
$12K
Meals
$9K
Travel
$12K
Venue
$11K
Budget Allocation
Planning Tip
Companies typically budget $300-$500 per person per day for standard retreats and $800-$1,500+ for executive retreats. Allocate 15-20% of the budget for team building activities to maximize engagement.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter team size, retreat duration, and venue type (resort, hotel, cabin, etc.).
Add travel costs, meal budgets, and activity expenses per person.
Include team building activities, facilitator fees, and AV/meeting room costs.
Review total budget, per-person cost, and comparison to industry benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a corporate retreat cost per person?
Corporate retreat costs typically range from $200-500/person/day for domestic retreats and $400-1,000/person/day for international destinations. A 3-day domestic retreat for 30 people averages $30,000-60,000 all-in.
What should be included in a corporate retreat budget?
Key budget categories include: accommodation (30-40%), meals and beverages (15-20%), activities and team building (15-20%), travel/transportation (10-20%), meeting space and AV (5-10%), and facilitator/speaker fees (5-10%).
How do I justify the cost of a corporate retreat?
Frame retreats as an investment in retention and productivity. Studies show retreats improve team communication by 25-40%, reduce turnover by 10-15%, and boost productivity for 2-3 months post-retreat. Calculate the cost of replacing even one employee vs retreat investment.
How far in advance should I plan a corporate retreat?
Book 3-6 months in advance for domestic retreats and 6-12 months for international. Peak seasons (September-November, January-March) require earlier booking. Last-minute planning typically increases costs by 20-30%.
What team building activities have the best ROI?
Facilitated strategy sessions and problem-solving workshops deliver the highest business value. Experiential activities (cooking classes, outdoor challenges) build camaraderie. Budget $50-200/person for activities. Avoid generic trust falls in favor of meaningful collaboration exercises.
Why Use This Calculator
- Calculate total and per-person retreat costs
- Compare domestic vs international venue pricing
- Budget for activities, team building, and meals
- Justify retreat ROI to leadership
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