22 Affordable Destinations in Europe That Are Awaiting Your Arrival
Cities with the Cheapest Attractions
These cities may not be the cheapest to get to or known for budget hotels and restaurants, but once there you’ll find a host of affordable attractions that will help you save money on your European vacation.
Rome, Italy
Rome may not be the first place you think of when it comes to cheap holiday destinations in Europe, but the city has some great deals for travelers. Flights and lodging can be quite expensive, but you can often find good prices by traveling in the off-season. And once you get to Rome, many of the most popular attractions are free or very cheap.
A good way to save money in Rome is by purchasing the Roma Pass that provides cheap or no-cost entry to museums and other attractions, as well as free travel on various forms of public transit for three days during your visit.
Porto, Portugal
If you are looking to enjoy plenty of good wine during your trip, Porto may be just what you are looking for. This coastal city in Northwestern Portugal is the best place in the world to sample port wine.
They offer their own tourist card to help visitors save money. The Porto Card gives its holders free and reduced admission to many of the city’s museums, as well as restaurant discounts and unlimited free public transit.
In addition, many of the city’s museums are free on Sunday mornings, so if you’d like to take a stroll around the Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, hold out for the weekend and save some cash to spend on a bottle of port.
There are many crafty ways of saving money on travel expenses. However, sometimes cheaping out on certain services isn't worth it in the long run.
Madrid, Spain
Our favorite way to experience Madrid is to ramble the streets and enjoy the city’s stunning architecture. Wandering the city’s many plazas thankfully costs nothing and makes for quite the enjoyable day. Most of the biggest attractions are within two miles of each other, so you’ll rarely need to pay for transportation if you stay in the center.
During the weekdays, you can get your fill of local food by enjoying the “Menu del Dia,” which are lunchtime menus that allow you to experience Spanish traditional cuisine without a steep price tag. With a few money saving tips, enjoying Madrid can cost very little, making it simple to have a budget-friendly Spain vacation.
