Europe on a Budget

As you rush out to buy Euros for your European vacation, one thing that you’ll want to consider is what you can do to help yourself stay on a budget.

Many people do plan to spend a bit more while they are on holiday so that they can enjoy themselves, and thus buy Euros in abundance, but before you do so, you might want to consider a few savings strategies.

It’s perfectly possible to enjoy a great vacation while still remaining on budget if you know what you’re doing.

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Let’s look at some ideas to consider.

Choose Your Areas Wisely

First, it may sound obvious, but some places in Europe are far cheaper to visit than others in terms of tourist attractions, food, drink and general day to day activity. Choose wisely if you are on a budget and save money almost instantly.

You’ll want to focus on going to areas such as Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece and Spain– prices here are generally a little less steep than other European countries.

Areas where prices are renowned for being on the expensive side include Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, as well as Luxemburg.

If your heart is set on a particular place, there are other ways in which you can cut costs.

Avoid Summer Travel

Summer is the peak traveling time for those visiting Europe, so if you want to save money, you should be avoiding going at this time.

If you travel during the summer season you can expect almost all prices to be higher, so aiming to go either before May or after September is a good option.

Fly Wisely

Yet another way to save money is to choose your flights wisely. Rather than flying into one of the more popular and populated cities, consider flying into a less popular city and then taking the train to your destination. The airport from which you travel can also make a difference to the final cost.

Package deals can give you great discounts, but often leave you with no choice. Piecing together bits of the holiday yourself – such as flights and hotels, can give you free will to shop around for the best deals.

Consider Your Accommodation

While you may have your sights set on staying in one of the luxury hotels that Europe has to offer, if you’re looking to stick with a budget, you’ll want to refrain from going to these.

Instead, consider staying in an apartment for bed and breakfast, especially if you’re going to be there longer than a night to save on costs.

Often you can rent condo’s or apartments by the week, so this could also be something you want to look into

Avoid Money Exchange Fees

Finally, try to buy your Euros before you leave home to avoid having to use your credit card for purchases, exchanging money in the process.  This can rake up the fees considerably and can put a dent in your budget.

Additionally, you may want to look into buying Euros online instead as this is a very quick, hassle free and convenient way to secure money and it can often be delivered directly to your door.

Taking the time out to shop around and research the above areas could make the holiday you thought you couldn’t afford, a real possibility.

Tags: accommodation, European vacation, Euros, exchange fees, Fly Wisely, Summer Travel

Category: Travel Tips