13 cities qualify
Newest source check 2026-09-10
Cheapest European cities
Cities ranked by the current daily budget for one traveler. Every amount uses the same travel style so the comparison stays useful.
Current backpacker ranking
Daily estimate for one traveler.
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| Rank and city | Daily estimate | Cost breakdown | Best-value season | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 İzmir Turkey | €26.00 |
Accommodation €11.00 Food €9.00 Local transport €1.50 Attractions €2.00 Miscellaneous €2.50 |
April to June and September to October | Euro Travel Hacks editorial estimate Checked 2026-08-21 |
| #2 Baku Azerbaijan | €32.00 |
Accommodation €13.00 Food €11.00 Local transport €1.20 Attractions €4.50 Miscellaneous €2.30 |
April to June & September to October | Euro Travel Hacks Research Desk Checked 2026-08-30 |
| #3 Šibenik Croatia | €76.00 |
Accommodation €35.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €0.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
Spring or early autumn for cooler walks | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #4 Korčula Croatia | €81.00 |
Accommodation €40.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €0.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
May or September after checking onward boats | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #5 Zadar Croatia | €81.00 |
Accommodation €40.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €0.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
May or September with a suitable room price | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #6 Rijeka Croatia | €84.00 |
Accommodation €40.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €3.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
Spring and autumn outside large events | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #7 Zagreb Croatia | €90.00 |
Accommodation €40.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €9.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
Compare spring and autumn dates outside holidays | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #8 Pula Croatia | €91.00 |
Accommodation €40.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €10.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
May, June or September outside major events | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #9 Rovinj Croatia | €91.00 |
Accommodation €50.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €0.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
May or late September, with a room-price comparison | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #10 Split Croatia | €96.00 |
Accommodation €45.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €10.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
May or late September, after comparing ferry times | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #11 Hvar Croatia | €98.00 |
Accommodation €45.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €12.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
May or late September while suitable boats run | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #12 Dubrovnik Croatia | €131.00 |
Accommodation €50.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €40.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
Compare May and October; check seasonal services | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
| #13 Plitvice Lakes Croatia | €131.00 |
Accommodation €50.00 Food €32.00 Local transport €4.00 Attractions €40.00 Miscellaneous €5.00 |
April, May or October for lower standard admission | EuroTravelHacks example spending plan Checked 2026-09-10 |
How this ranking works
- Cities are ordered by the current daily budget for one traveler, lowest first.
- The estimate adds accommodation, food, local transport, attractions, and a small miscellaneous allowance.
- Only published and indexable cities with current EUR budget data, a named source, and eligible route coverage are included.
- Cities under a restricted travel advisory are excluded.
- These are planning estimates, not guaranteed prices for specific travel dates.
Data coverage
- Eligible cities checked
- 89
- Fully sourced for this style
- 13
- Results shown
- 13