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Cheap European City Breaks for 2026

Where your money goes furthest in Europe — from Kraków’s cellar bars to Budapest’s thermal baths.

FlyAwayFinds Editorial TeamPublished Updated 5 min read
Budapest Parliament at dusk

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A cheap city break is about more than the flight. Accommodation, food and local transport often add up to more than the fare, so we have focused on cities where daily costs are genuinely lower.

CityTypical food per dayBudget hotel per night
Kraków£18–£40£45–£120
Budapest£20–£45£50–£150
Porto£22–£45£55–£150
Prague£22–£45£55–£160

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Destinations in this guide.

Kraków Main Market Square with St Mary’s Basilica
2h 30m

Poland

Kraków

A beautifully preserved medieval old town, cosy cellar bars and outstanding value.

May–SeptemberDecember
Hungarian Parliament building reflected in the Danube at dusk
2h 30m

Hungary

Budapest

Thermal baths, grand Danube views and ruin bars at excellent prices.

April–JuneSeptember–OctoberDecember
Porto’s Ribeira district and the Dom Luís I bridge over the Douro
2h 15m

Portugal

Porto

Riverside port cellars, azulejo-tiled churches and a beautifully compact old town.

May–October
Charles Bridge and Prague Castle at sunrise
2h

Czech Republic

Prague

A fairy-tale skyline of spires, medieval bridges and world-famous beer halls.

April–JuneSeptemberDecember

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