Summary:
Istanbul is the most affordable city getaway with an average meal costing €8.70.
Warsaw and Budapest follow closely in the rankings for budget travel.
Cities like Vienna and Paris appear on the list due to their Instagram popularity.
Complete list features Porto and Lisbon among the affordable options.
As the year draws to a close, there's still time to plan a city escape in Europe to unwind before Christmas. While last-minute bookings can be pricier, knowing where to go can lead to delightful surprises.
A study by Compare the Market evaluated key indicators to uncover the most budget-friendly destinations in Europe, including the average cost of a meal per person, local transport, and a night in an Airbnb, along with the number of Instagram posts for each city—because everyone loves a photogenic spot, right?
Top Affordable City Getaways
- Istanbul – The vibrant capital of Turkey tops the list, with an average meal costing just €8.70 and Airbnbs averaging €81 per night.
- Warsaw – Comes in second, where an Airbnb costs about €77.45 per night.
- Budapest – Ranks third, with meals for one averaging €10.40.
- Krakow – This Polish gem is in fourth place.
Interestingly, some cities known for their high costs made the list due to their popularity on Instagram, such as Vienna (14th) and Paris (15th).
Complete List of Affordable City Breaks for Autumn 2024
- Istanbul
- Warsaw
- Budapest
- Krakow
- Prague
- Heraklion
- Porto
- Athens
- Tallinn
- Madrid
- Seville
- Lyon
- Lisbon
- Vienna
- Paris
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