Most packs of cigarettes cost more in January 2026.
Since January 1, 2026, the prices of cigarettes in France have officially increased, in accordance with the latest Customs decrees. This increase, which generally oscillates between 10 and 50 cents per pack, is part of the continuation of the government strategy to combat smoking. While a pack cost around 3 euros in the year 2000, the pricing reality has radically changed: today, popular brands like Lucky Strike, Rothmans or Winfield cost well over 12.50 euros, while premium references such as Vogue, Dunhill or Marlboro are now between 13 and 14 euros.
Packages that lowered their price in January 2026
No new price cuts on January 1, 2026. The last ones took place in June 2025:
- Austin Blue U ribellu, in 20 units: 10.70 euros (- 30 cents)
- Elixyr U ribellu, in 20 units: 10.70 euros (- 30 cents)
- Fortuna Bleu, in 20 units: 11.40 euros (- 50 cents)
- Fortuna Classic Rouge 100s, in 20 units: 11.40 euros (- 70 cents)
It is very rare, but not impossible, that the price of a few specific references is slightly reduced by a manufacturer. This usually happens as part of the manufacturer’s business strategy to reposition a brand against the competition, but it is not the general trend and affects a tiny minority of products, if any. Certain references may see their price maintained (without change) at their current price.
Packs of cigarettes which increased their price in January 2026
The majority of packages increased on January 1, 2026 (non-exhaustive list):
- Lucky Strike Original Brazilian tobacco: 13 euros (+50 cents)
- Peter Stuyvesant silver by Dunhill: 13.50 (+50 cents)
- Gladstone Red: 10.50 (+10 cents)
- Luckies Red: 10.50 (+10 cents)
- Camel (without filter): 13 euros (+50 cents)
- Camel Black: 13 euros (+50 cents)
- Winston Blue: 13 euros (+50 cents)
- Winston Rouge No.1: 10.60 euros (+20 cents)
- Austin U ribellu: 11 euros (+30 cents)
Here are the prices of cigarettes by brand in 2026
In France, a pack of cigarettes today costs between 12 and 14 euros, 13 euros on average. These are tobacco manufacturers (tobacco companies) who set the selling prices of their packages taking into account changes in taxes levied by the state (which represent around 80% of the price of a pack of cigarettes). They can pass on the increase in these taxes, which increases the price of the package, or reduce their margins in order to gain market share, which causes the sale price to stagnate or fall. The prices are then approved jointly by the Ministry of Solidarity and Health and the Ministry of Action and Public Accounts.
| Brand (pack of 20 cigarettes) | Price in January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dunhill Blue | 13.50 euros |
| Marlboro Red / Gold | 13 euros (+50 cents) |
| Marlboro White Fresh | 13 euros (+50 cents) |
| Camel without filter | 12.50 euros |
| Philip Morris Blue / Gold | 12.50 euros |
| Lucky Strike Blue | 12.50 euros |
| White blonde Gauloises | 12.50 euros |
| Winfield red | 12.50 euros |
| Winston Classic | 12.50 euros |
| Vogue L’Optimum Gold | 12.50 euros |
| Chesterfield Original Blue / Red | 12.50 euros |
→ See the complete list of prices for packets of cigarettes on the portal of the General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Duties.
What is the price of a carton of cigarettes in France?
A carton of cigarettes generally contains 10 packets. Based on the price of the pack valid in January 2026, here is the price of a carton of cigarettes in France according to the brands:
| Cartridge of 10 packets | Price January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dunhill Blue | 135 euros |
| Marlboro Red / Gold | 130 euros |
| Marlboro White Fresh | 130 euros |
| Camel without filter | 125 euros |
| Philip Morris Blue / Gold | 125 euros |
| Lucky Strike Blue | 125 euros |
| White blonde Gauloises | 125 euros |
| Winfield red | 125 euros |
| Winston Classic | 125 euros |
| Vogue L’Optimum Gold | 125 euros |
| Chesterfield Original Blue / Red | 125 euros |
These prices may be lower in other countries of the European Union than France but quantities are limited to 800 cigarettes or 4 cartridges. Outside the European Union, only 1 carton of cigarettes (200 cigarettes) per person is authorized by French customs. Returning from Andorra, customs authorize 1 and a half cartridges (1 cartridge + 5 packs or 300 cigarettes maximum).
Which brand of cigarettes is the cheapest in France?
The prices of the brands are in a pocket handkerchief but according to the current prices published by French Customs, the cheapest cigarettes in France (for a pack of 20 cigarettes) cost 11.50 euros such as Marlboro Crafted Gold, or Crafted Red or even Marlboro Mix.
Which brand of cigarettes is the most expensive in France?
According to the current prices published by French Customs, the most expensive cigarettes in France are (for a pack of 20 cigarettes): Marlboro Red hard pack (13.50 euros), Dunhill blue (13.50 euros) and Dunhill International red Select (13.60 euros).
