Top 3 Affordable Destinations in Europe

Nishat Afza
3 min readMay 10, 2024

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Are you thinking of jumping on a plane to satiate your craving for travelling? Are you eager to explore the picturesque beauty of Europe? You must be thinking to board the plane to explore its culture and history. But, you fear that travel expenses will put a bar on the dream of becoming a Wanderlust?

Do not worry! There is a way to get you out of this dilemma.

Here are 3 of the most budget-friendly countries that will assist you in hitting the road for Europe.

Denmark

You plan to visit Northern Europe, but its expensive destination seems a barrier? By precise planning, you can practically execute this plan.

When talking about the Scandinavian countries, Denmark grabs the position for the most pocket-friendly one. The best months to visit are between September to November.

Travelling in these months has the following plus points :

  • No more trouble of getting stuck among the summer crowds.
  • You don’t have to face the inclemency of cold weather.
  • Comparatively cheap flights and accommodation prices than the peak tourist season.

What to do

Visit the UNESCO world heritage site :Kronborg Slot

Aamusement park in Billund : Legoland

Rough Costs

  • Daily budget: Basic €31, occasional treat €42
  • Food: Souvláki (shish kebab) €3
  • Hostel/budget hotel: €21/€3

The Albanian Coast

It costs you a fortune to travel to the Mediterranean. Just head towards the east of Côte d’Azur. You will find sun-drenched beaches of the Albanian coast that are untouched by modern development.

Albania is one of the most budget-friendly countries in Europe. The country offers warm seas. Hence, cheap seafood is abundant. On its southern Ionian coast, steep grey mountains surround the azure seas and golden sands.

From Sarande, you can aim for the beaches of Ksamil and nearby islands.

Not only that, what makes Albania a perfect classic for European sojourns is its isolated Greek ruins and Ottoman towns.

Where to Stay

For enjoying at the beach: Vila E Bardhe

To enjoy the beautiful scenes of Harbour: Hotel Real Sarande

What to do

From Saranda: Book a private tour to visit the archaeological park of Butrint

From Durrës: Walk through the pages of history by enjoying the history tour in Berat.

Rough Cost Estimate

Daily budget: Basic €30, occasional treat €45

Hostel/hotel budget: €15/€35

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The Peloponnese, Greece

Budget travelling and that too in Greece seems a challenging task. Your mind must be craving for strategies to avoid the hassle. You may consider camping on the beach or sleeping on the deck of a ferry as a viable option. But, the slow-paced travelling in islands increases the expenses manifold.

Instead, consider the multi-fingered Greek peninsula. Although, its beaches are less developed than the ones on the main islands. But, they are full of scenic beauty.

Moreover, it testifies the presence of Epidaurus and Olympia on its surface. You will also witness the medieval villages and Byzantine towns.

This perfect combination of history and culture awaits those who want to explore beyond the package holiday destinations.

Where to Stay

Best beaches in Finikounta: Hotel Golden Sun

To enjoy the beauty of Nafplion: Pension Eleni

What to do

Explore Athens on a day tour: Nafplio and Ancient Epidaurus

A must-have experience: Self-guided virtual reality tour of Olympia.

Rough Costs

  • Daily budget: Basic €31, occasional treat €42
  • Food: Souvláki (shish kebab) €3
  • Hostel/budget hotel: €21/€3

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Nishat Afza
Nishat Afza

Written by Nishat Afza

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