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15 Budget-Friendly Ways To Experience Europe’s Magic Without Breaking The Bank. Have You Tried These Yet?

NY-based user on a forum seeks budget-friendly ways to spend a week in Europe before a transatlantic cruise from Barcelona to NY. Wants to know the cost-effective way to live in Europe from England to Spain.

GET A BUDGET AIRLINE

"Book a budget airline flight from England to Eastern Europe, then onto Barcelona. It may not be direct, but it's cheaper than train hopping."

TAKE FLIXBUS

"Leave England; Spain is cheaper. Eastern Europe is even cheaper. Consider a cheap flight to Eastern Europe for a week, then to Barcelona or directly to Barcelona. Trains can be costly, try Flixbus for multi-destination travel."

FIND THE CHEAPEST FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION

"Find the cheapest flights from London to Barcelona and check Hostel World and booking.com for budget-friendly accommodations with good transport links. Traveling more costs more." Please note that the HTML link isn't provided in the original text, so it hasn't been included in this shortened version.

VISIT PORTUGAL AND SPAIN

“You should go to Portugal and Spain. You can use Flixbus in night schedules to save money on the hotel. You can easily find 10€ tickets from Lisbon to Madrid.”

VISIT EASTERN EUROPE

"Visit Eastern Europe, particularly the Baltics. Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, N. Macedonia, and Moldova are budget-friendly. Enjoy rakija/rachis/rakia there!"

CHECKOUT WORKAWAY.COM

“Workaway.com. They will hook you up with free lodging and meals for a couple of hours a day with other world travelers.”

VISIT WESTERN EUROPE

“Portugal & Czech Republic are very cheap if you want to stay in ‘western’ Europe. The Balkan countries are cheap, too.”

STAY AT HOSTELS

"Stay at hostels using the Hostelworld app. For privacy, opt for private room options."

EXPLORE THE ENDLESS OPTIONS

"Europe offers endless options. Spain, Portugal, Greece & Italy are top favorites. With food, lodging & activities for any budget, it's perfect for a November trip."

BUDAPEST HAS CHEAP FLIGHTS

“Budapest has cheap flights, relatively cheap overall, and good times as well.”

FLY TO VALENCIA

“Fly to somewhere like Valencia in Spain. It is much cheaper and has better weather. Look for cheap flights to Spain from Manchester. Should be easy to get a flight for £50.”

CONSIDER A COUNTRY YOU FIND INTERESTING

"Consider flying to a cheaper country than England before heading to Barcelona. Non-drinkers can manage costs by staying in dorms. Weigh options like Albania, Poland, Portugal or Italy for your stopover."

FLY TO PRAGUE, VIENNA, BARCELONA

"I'll fly to Prague, a beautiful, affordable city with culture, good food, and friendly people. After three nights, I'll take a train or bus to Vienna, equally inexpensive and beautiful. I'd then fly back to the UK or Barcelona. Transportation and accommodations are cheap, with many free things to do. Total cost for all three is less than $100."

HEAD TO BARCELONA

“Honestly, I’d head to Barcelona and stay there. You might want to loop in France, like Paris, by train, but I’d prefer to have the whole week in Barcelona.”

TAKE TRAINS

“Manchester – London – Paris – Barcelona, take trains and stay in hostels.”

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