Yes, you can still travel Europe on a budget. Despite what Instagram influencers in luxury hotels might suggest, budget travel in Europe is alive and well. I spent three months traveling through 12 countries on $50 a day average.
Here’s exactly how I broke down my spending.
The daily budget breakdown
- Accommodation: $20-25 (hostels, occasional Airbnb)
- Food: $15-18 (groceries + one meal out)
- Transport: $5-7 (averaged across travel days)
- Activities: $5-10 (free walking tours, museums)
Where to splurge, where to save
The trick is knowing which experiences are worth paying for and which aren’t. I’d rather eat grocery store bread for a week to afford that cooking class in Italy.
Budget travel isn’t about deprivation. It’s about intentional spending on what matters most to you.
