City Price Guides For Budget Travel
City Price Guides
“How much does it cost to go backpacking through Europe?” That’s the question everyone wants to know.
This is our City Price Guide Series. Each guide outlines how much you can expect to spend during an average day while traveling on a backpacker’s budget.
The daily cost consists of a night in a hostel, three meals, a snack/adult beverage, an attraction, and daily public transportation.
Note: These daily costs guides are designed for strict budgets — so you may want to add a little extra wiggle-room to your daily budget for those times you can’t find the best deals or want to splurge a little.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Average Daily Cost:
€40-€70 (Approx. $50-$83)
Amsterdam is a world class city that’s become a popular destination for multiple reasons — but cheap prices isn’t one of them.
Antwerp, Belgium
Average Daily Cost:
€39-€57 (Approx. $43-$67)
While Antwerp is best known as the centre of the diamond trade, it’s actually a hidden gem thanks to its medieval architecture, vibrant nightlife, fashion scene, and art.
Athens, Greece
Average Daily Cost:
€27-€55 (Approx. $30-$61)
Athens is one of the most popular cities to visit — mainly for the many grandiose ancient ruins.
Barcelona, Spain
Average Daily Cost:
€30-€60 ($36-$70 USD)
If you hunt for a cheap place to stay Barcelona ends up being a fairly good value — by Western Europe standards.
Berlin, Germany
Average Daily Cost:
€33-€42 (Approx. $40-$50)
Berlin has been the cheapest capital city in Western Europe for years so it has been attracting budget travellers for years. Prices are rising but there are plenty of great deals to be found on lodging and food.
Bruges, Belgium
Average Daily Costs:
€36-€63 (Approx. $40-$70)
Bruges isn’t the cheapest place to visit but most travellers spend just a day or two in this fairy-tale village — so it shouldn’t hurt your budget.