Cheapest Cities In Europe For Travel

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1) Kiev , Ukraine

Kiev has always been fairly cheap (and very remote) compared to the rest of Europe, but as of now it's the clear leader when it comes to cheap and large cities. The conflicts from a few years ago have settled down as of late, but that still doesn't mean people are flocking to Kiev to take advantage of a cheap weekend break. Do with this information what you will.

• Currency: Ukraine Hryvnia

• Best cheap hostel: ZigZag Hostel – RM20.00 /night

• Transportation: RM1.40

• Meals: RM58.00

• Drinks/Entertainment: RM12.00

• Attractions: RM2.00

• Flights (Etihad Airline) : 2 way RM2,959.00

• Daily Backpacker Index: RM94.00

2) Krakow, Poland

Krakow continues yet again as Europe's best travel bargain. The low prices have drawn in larger numbers of Europeans for weekend breaks, and there are many great and cheap hostels, bars, and restaurants to keep prices low while you are enjoying the beautiful old city and the local culture. Put this one on your list before demand forces prices up like in Prague and Budapest.

• Currency: Polish Zlotych

• Best cheap hostel: Pillows Party Hostel – RM33.10/night

• Transportation: RM6.50

• Meals: RM27.96

• Drinks/Entertainment: RM27.96

• Attractions: 18.64

• Flights (Mas Airline) 2 way : RM2,758.00

• Daily Backpacker Index: RM114.16

3) Santorini , Greece

Arguably Greece's most popular holiday island, Santorini is here mainly as a placeholder for all of them. There are a few sights and cultural attractions but most people (Europeans) come to just relax in the sun during the day and drink into the night. If you stay in hostels or basic hotels and eat in places without sea views, these Greek islands all tend to be quite affordable. Hostel and hotel prices in the summer months are obviously higher, but it's still quite affordable once you get here.

• Currency: Euro

• Best cheap hostel: Youth Hostel Anna – RM28.94/night

• Transportation: RM15.43

• Meals: RM75.24

• Drinks/Entertainment: RM50.64

• Attractions: RM14.47

• Daily Backpacker Index: RM184.72