Travel Budget Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get accurate daily travel costs and trip estimates for any global destination.
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Why people use Travel Budget Estimator
Travel Budget Estimator for Accurate Trip Cost Planning
With this Connector, you can just ask your agent to pull real-world data for a specific city. It gives you a clear look at accommodation ranges, meal costs, and transportation estimates across the globe, giving you a grounded sense of your finances before you ever book a flight.
What Vinkius changes
You get a realistic daily spending plan for any destination without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Checking affordability for a solo trip
A traveler wants to know if they can afford a week in Tokyo on a $100 a day budget.
- Real-world use case 02
Comparing two cities for a client
A travel agent needs to show a client the price difference between staying in Paris versus Berlin.
- Real-world use case 03
Scaling costs for a group vacation
A group of 4 friends is deciding between a mid-range stay in NYC or a luxury stay in Miami.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Travel Budget Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Travel Budget Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Travel Budget Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Compare city budgets
See a side-by-side cost breakdown between two different urban centers. You can use this to weigh the value of different cities against each other for your itinerary.
- 02 Capability
Calculate personal daily budget
Generate a custom daily spending limit based on your travel style and group size. It handles the math to show you exactly what your daily costs will look like per person.
- 03 Capability
Fetch city cost data
Get specific pricing for lodging, food, and transport in a chosen city. This helps you understand the real cost of living in a destination before you arrive.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Travel Budget Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Travel Budget Estimator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9BrvfIe2obP7Qu6az3h4kidZLenkLqX6Jd9KLSFg/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Travel Budget Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Travel Budget Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9BrvfIe2obP7Qu6az3h4kidZLenkLqX6Jd9KLSFg/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Travel Budget Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Travel Budget Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"travel-budget-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9BrvfIe2obP7Qu6az3h4kidZLenkLqX6Jd9KLSFg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Travel Budget Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Travel Budget Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"travel-budget-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9BrvfIe2obP7Qu6az3h4kidZLenkLqX6Jd9KLSFg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Travel Budget Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Travel Budget Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"travel-budget-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9BrvfIe2obP7Qu6az3h4kidZLenkLqX6Jd9KLSFg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Travel Budget Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Travel Budget Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"travel-budget-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9BrvfIe2obP7Qu6az3h4kidZLenkLqX6Jd9KLSFg/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Travel Budget Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Travel Budget Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add travel-budget-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9BrvfIe2obP7Qu6az3h4kidZLenkLqX6Jd9KLSFg/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Travel Budget Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Travel Budget Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Travel Budget Estimator can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs to move past the 'guessing' phase of travel planning. It's built for people who need hard numbers to make big decisions about where to spend their money.
Travel Agent
They can provide clients with instant, accurate cost estimates for complex multi-city itineraries.
Solo Backpacker
They use it to see if their daily allowance is realistic for a specific city's current prices.
Digital Nomad
They compare the cost of living between different remote work hubs to decide where to stay next.
Group Trip Organizer
They use it to see how costs scale when planning for a group of 4 or 5 people instead of just one.
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Before you connect
Questions about Travel Budget Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Travel Budget Estimator help me plan a backpacking trip?
Yes, it can. You can specify your style as 'backpacker' and the Connector will pull data for budget-friendly hostels and local dining to give you a realistic daily spend.
How does the Travel Budget Estimator handle different travel styles?
It adjusts the daily cost estimates based on your preference for backpacking, mid-range, or luxury travel. This ensures the numbers reflect your actual planned experience.
Can I use the Travel Budget Estimator to compare two different cities?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to compare the costs of two different locations side-by-side to help you decide which destination fits your budget better.
Does the Travel Budget Estimator work for large groups?
Yes, it handles group sizes automatically. You can tell your agent how many people are traveling, and it will scale the daily costs accordingly for the whole group.
What kind of data does the Travel Budget Estimator provide for cities?
It provides a breakdown of accommodation price ranges, meal costs, and transportation estimates for cities all over the world.
Can I use the Travel Budget Estimator to see luxury travel costs?
Yes, you can request luxury estimates. The Connector will pull data for high-end hotels and premium dining to show you what a high-end trip looks like in different cities.
How does the capability calculate accommodation costs?
The capability calculates accommodation by selecting a type based on your travel style (e.g., hostels for backpackers) and then dividing the total cost of the room or bed among the numberOfTravelers provided.
Can I compare more than two cities?
The compare_city_budgets capability is designed to compare the costs of two specific cities at a time to help you evaluate your options clearly.
What travel styles are supported?
The capability supports three distinct travel styles: backpacker, mid-range, and luxury. Each style adjusts meal tiers and accommodation types accordingly.
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