How to Travel Europe like a Broke Student

Europe is generally an amazing travel destination, and no corner of it will ever leave you with regrets. So if you identify as a broke student, or just plain broke and want to save, the destination should be the last thing on your mind while booking the flight tickets. Book the cheapest tickets regardless of where the flight will take you, because any place you land in Europe, you know you’re going to enjoy it and make the most of it.

The most popular site which shows you the cheapest flights without having to put in the destination is SkyScanner.

For other tips on how to be able to travel Europe without spending much, keep reading and you’ll be able to take that trip at $250 a week.

Where to go:

The first step on this list, and the last on yours, is deciding on the destination.

When it comes to this, try to keep away from the popular tourist destinations, because traveling off the beaten path is the best way to explore while also saving a pretty dollar. And, if you’re a mindful traveler like me, traveling off the beaten path will let you experience more of yourself and your surroundings.

Rule of thumb for budget Europe travel is the further South and East you go, the less expensive the cost of visiting.

Instead of→Go to:

• Croatia→Bosnia. Croatia has become very expensive, so you can its nieghbour, Bosnia, which is considerably cheaper and just as beautiful.
• Estonia or Finland→ Latvia and Ukraine. Being generally cheap, you can try exploring old cities with a mix of new.
• Prague or Budapest→Slovakia.
• Bulgaria is one of the cheapest European countries which offers seaside resorts, cultural sights and delicious balkan food, all within your budget.

Keep in mind that to travel these generally expensive but popular and beautiful destinations, you have to dive in with a saving mentality. Which also means saving through different means.

Accommodation: Staying in a hostel is always better and cheaper than booking a hotel room. You can always find some very nice and reasonably priced hostels in most cities. Hostels not only allow you to save bucket loads of money on accommodation, but also let you meet other travelers. Alternatively, you can also choose to go camping at the designated spots. Germany, Scandinavia, Scotland, The Netherlands, or England are the best places to do this.

Transport: Save by walking; walk as much as you can. If you can’t walk then use public transportation. For getting around, hop on local budget airlines for those longer hauls, and use Euro Rail for mid-length journeys. For shorter trips, buses are a great option, or, depending on the destination and region, you might even think about hitchhiking. 

This way, your biggest expense will likely be the flight to Europe. Book your train tickets through the local providers, and use apps like Trainline to keep track of the train timings, and to compare prices etc.

Food: Steer clear of eating in tourist hotspots. Instead, use Google Maps and Yelp to discover budget-friendly local restaurants. These places will give you a chance to explore more of the area.

Conclusion:

If you still don’t know, our slogan is: “Travel cheap to travel more.” Just live like a local, avoid major cities and plan your trip ahead of time to Europe.