Be it any age group, everyone harbors the dream of travelling to the most enchanting place in the world-EUROPE! Over the time, we have met so many people including us who keep waiting for their bank balances to rise up to their Europe expectation. As fascinating it is, Traveling around Europe can be fairly expensive and not everyone can easily afford. Food, sightseeing and Hotel rates are sky-high along with the hefty cost of living which makes everyday purchases such as meals and public transportation a pretty pricey proposition. But, just to help you out, we are here with our uber cool tips and budget hacks for a traveler who doesn’t want to curb their wanderlust and go exploring the European country on budget.
Through these tested travel tips, one can actually make the most of the Europe vacation at affordable prices.
Europe in summers is the most expensive and crowded too. May and September are among the best times to plan your Europe trip. Children are in school and there are few crowds. In May, the flowers and trees are blooming, and in September, the trees are beginning to turn gorgeous shades of yellow and red. Moreover, airline tickets are cheaper during the off season, and hotels can be discounted by up to 40 percent, indeed a perfect time to go.
It’s a fact that booking your flight tickets several months in advance can help you save a lot on travel. Similarly, if you are planning to explore European countries on your next trip, it is very much advised to book your flights to Europe early. Also, make sure to compare the fares before you book, since flight fares can be cheaper than train or bus fares in certain cases.
Europe offers endless opportunities. So, it is very important that you give your trip a focus and stick to where you actually want to go. Consider exploring one region or country in depth rather than trying to cover every place- which is obviously impossible. For instance, when you go sightseeing in Florence, make sure you enjoy taking day trips to nearby towns in Tuscany rather than hovering over to reach Milan, Venice and Rome. You’ll not only save big on transportation but also save hours of sitting in transit.
Every major European city offers a special city card for tourists that include discounts or free entry for museums, attractions, tours, public transportation and multiple places in the region. To understand which one is worth the money exactly it is very important to do your research in advance as there can be a possibility where you might spend more by not utilizing it fully.
In Europe, roaming can be pretty expensive as it can cost you around Rs 20-60 for each minute of calling time and each MB of data. Though there are several service providers that offer SMS, internet data and calling minutes for a fixed price. While these can be affordable, there can be activation problems, and if there are, you will have no easy way to reach the provider during your trip.
Instead, save by picking an international plan for Europe that costs between Rs 2,000-4,000 for 10 days. Also, make use of free Wi-Fi at hotels
The true feeling of discovering a new city lies in exploring its hidden corners and lanes with a map in hand plus this can also help you save a lot of money. In Europe, taxis, Pedicabs and rickshaws can be quite expensive. So, to avoid the extra expanse, you must anytime prefer the excellent public transport network, the country offers.
Shopping in Europe for the first time can be both a blessing and a curse so the very basic rule to shop in Europe is to explore the local markets instead of touristy places.
