- A spare £30 can get you everything you need for a break in Ukraine, Budapest, Croatia and even Istanbul in Turkey
- You can head to Czech Republic with as little as £21.96 a day – and still enjoy entertainment for the price of a coffee
- Hostels, transport, three meals a day, entertainment and attractions can all be purchased for less that £20 a day
Holidaymakers who fancy a weekend in Europe may be surprised to find it’s not as expensive as they think.
Deals in cities such as Kiev in Ukraine, Krakow in Poland and Budapest in Hungary include public transport for as little as 12p, an infographic has revealed.
Tourists can holiday in the Czech Republic for as little as £21.96 a day – and still enjoy evening entertainment for the price of a cup of coffee.
According to travel company Simply Holiday Deals, a spare £30 can get you everything you need for a city break in Ukraine, Budapest, Croatia and even Turkey, using figures from Price of Travel’s European Backpacker Index.
In Kiev, the daily costs of hotels, transportation, attractions, food and entertainment are astonishlingly low – with attractions costing an average of 30p per person.
Bucharest in Romania also offers low prices and charges an average of just £2.59 – cheaper than a take-away meal – for a night’s stay in a respectable hostel.
Other cities highlight for their cheap and cheerful hosting include Sofia in Bulgaria and Krakow in Poland – which both offer hostels, transport, three meals a day, entertainment and attractions for less than £10.
Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, shares similar prices to the likes of Budapest, charging an average £4 for a hostel, £2 for transport, £7 for meals and £2.50 for drinks with entertainment – slightly cheaper than Saint Petersburg in Russia, where it costs just 62p to get around by public transpor.
For as little as £21.96 a day, Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic will cover all of the necessities – from sleeping to eating.
London was one of the most expensive breaks, at an average cost of £68 a day.
The infographic follows another which was released in June alerting tourists on how to stretch their travel budget.
Booking a flight several months or even a year ahead could result in major savings. It’s also usually a lot cheaper to travel mid-week, instead of over a weekend. Additionally, opt for a red-eye or overnight train, as these times tend to be a less popular option.
As it’s easy for your purchases to spiral out of control, Roxy Heart Vintage, a jewellery and accessory retailer which put together this handy infographic, recommends keeping a small notebook with you while travelling and noting down your expenses.
Beware of budget-breakers like expensive cocktails and unnecessary shopping. It’s also worth getting a feel for the city’s public transportation – especially if you’re going to be in town for awhile – as cab costs can add up quickly.