How to Plan a Budget Trip to Europe

Europe can be affordable if you travel off-peak, move slowly and choose your cities carefully.

Set the budget first

Decide the number before you pick the places.

• Separate transport, beds and food.
• Add a 15% buffer.
• Track spending daily.

Travel in the shoulder season

Spring and autumn give you good weather and lower prices.

• Avoid July and August.
• Book flights early.
• Use trains for short hops.

Sleep and eat like a local

Where you sleep and eat decides your daily burn rate.

• Choose hostels or apartments.
• Shop at markets.
• Use a picnic lunch strategy.

Fewer cities, longer stays. Slow travel is cheaper and far more memorable.