Region guide
Where to travel in Europe
Europe has destinations in the catalogue, running roughly USD 60–400 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Albania is the lowest-cost entry point.
Cost figures are modelled on-the-ground estimates per person per day, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Cost spread
Albania is the cheapest and Iceland the most expensive per day at a mid-range style.
When to go
Most of the region is at its best in May, June, July, August, September. The weaker stretch across the region is January, February, November, December.
What the region is strong at
Across these destinations the recurring strengths are culture, food, romance, cities.
Bosnia & Herzegovina is the lowest-friction trip in the region.
Destinations in Europe
Albania
Albania
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: hidden gems, nature, adventure
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
USD 70–120 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: hidden gems, nature, adventure
Hungary
Hungary
USD 80–150 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: cities, culture, food
Montenegro
Montenegro
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: nature, beach, hidden gems
Czechia
Czechia
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: culture, cities, food
Jersey — St Helier
Jersey
USD 125–200 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: cities, culture
Croatia
Croatia
USD 120–220 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: beach, culture, food
Isle of Man — Douglas
Isle of Man
USD 150–190 / person / day
Best June to September
Strongest at: cities, culture
Greece
Greece
USD 130–230 / person / day
Best May to October
Strongest at: beach, culture, relaxation
Portugal
Portugal
USD 140–220 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: food, beach, cities
Spain
Spain
USD 140–230 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: cities, culture, food
Gibraltar — town and Upper Rock
Gibraltar
USD 175–225 / person / day
Best May and June
Strongest at: culture, nature
Faroe Islands — Torshavn
Faroe Islands
USD 185–220 / person / day
Best June to August
Strongest at: culture
Austria
Austria
USD 160–250 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: culture, nature, romance
Netherlands
Netherlands
USD 150–270 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: cities, culture, food
Italy
Italy
USD 160–300 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: cities, culture, food
Guernsey — St Peter Port
Guernsey
USD 225–270 / person / day
Best June to September
Strongest at: cities, culture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
USD 190–330 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: cities, culture, shopping
France
France
USD 180–350 / person / day
Best April to June
Strongest at: cities, culture, food
Switzerland
Switzerland
USD 220–350 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: adventure, nature, romance
Iceland
Iceland
USD 230–400 / person / day
Best May to September
Strongest at: adventure, hidden gems, nature
Common questions
- What is the cheapest place to travel in Europe?
- Albania, at roughly USD 60–100 per person per day on the ground at a mid-range style. Iceland sits at the other end.
- When is the best time to travel in Europe?
- Most of the region is at its best in May, June, July, August, September. The weaker stretch across the region is January, February, November, December.
- What is Europe best for?
- Bosnia & Herzegovina is the easiest trip to organise, and the region's recurring strengths are culture, food, romance, cities.
