Athens
#7 in Best Cheap European Vacations
If you’re a foodie on a budget, Athens, Greece, should be at the top of your European itinerary. Here, you can find delicious meals of Greek salad, fresh seafood and small plates for cheap. These savings will leave plenty of room in your budget for accommodations, which you can find for less than $200 per night at select four- and five-star hotels. Plus, with all of the city’s major attractions less than a mile from one another, you’ll save loads on public transportation and rideshares just by walking.
Galway
#8 in Best Cheap European Vacations
Spring and fall are the most cost-effective times to visit Galway, as you’ll avoid summer crowds and winter weather. Free cultural attractions abound in this small Irish city, so you can check out must-visit sights like St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and Galway City Museum without spending a dime. But a trip to Galway would be incomplete without exploring its surrounding natural wonders. While access to Connemara National Park is free, you’ll need to fork over a few euros to get to the Aran Islands or access the Cliffs of Moher.
