Poland
Poland is one of those European countries where the local currency (Polish zloty) is still preserved. That's why you can enjoy a vacation in here for relatively little money. In addition to cultural and historical attractions, there are the seashore, ski resorts, and thermal springs in Poland. Prices do not change due to seasonality in most regions.
Accommodation: the most expensive cities are Warsaw, Kraków and Poznan. Prices in the hostel start from 13-15 euros for 1 person, and a double room in a more or less decent hotel can be rent for 55-60 euros. Keep in mind, for families and large groups there are additional discounts here - do not hesitate to ask.
Ride: one-time ticket in public transport (bus, tram, subway) costs 0.8 euros. Activating it once, you can change to other types of urban transport for 90 minutes and do not pay for it. The main thing is to keep track of time, controllers appear suddenly and fine on the spot. To purchase a ticket for a day is more profitable, in order to move freely around the city during the day - it is valid 24 hours and the price starts from 3.5 euros.
Arriving in Poland for a weekend, you may buy a weekend ticket for 5.6 euros - from Friday night to Monday morning you can ride with it without any restrictions. As for taxis, the average check in the city varies from 2.5 to 5 euros. By the way, Uber works perfectly fine in here.
Food: The prices for products in supermarkets here are unconditionally affordable. For example, breakfast from a store for two (yogurt, sausages, pastries) will cost about 3.5 euros. Coffee and cake in a cafe - 10 euros, and dinner at a restaurant - 20-25 euros.
Entertainment: To save on visiting the museums in Warsaw, it’s enough to be aware of the days with free admission. For example, the National Museum arranges free admission day on any Tuesday, the Railway Museum on Mondays, on Thursdays for free you can get to the National Art Gallery and the Royal Museum, and the entrance to the Royal Castle is free on Wednesdays. On Sundays, visit the Museum of the Earth, the F. Chopin Museum and the Warsaw Uprising Museum.
Average daily budget: 70 Euro
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic can be called an inexpensive European country, in comparison to neighboring Germany and Austria. The local currency has also been preserved here - the Czech crown. Rest in the Czech Republic depends on the season - starting from the end of April, the cost of accomodation in tourist cities begins to rise sharply. But at the end of the tourist season, which usually is in the middle of autumn, prices begin to decrease. By the way, autumn is a season of discounts in Czech Republic, so the shopping lovers can save on purchases.
Accommodation: Prague's most budget hotels offer double rooms from 17 euros. But if you want to live in the heart of the capital in a good hotel 3* and above, the room can cost starting from 40 euros, and even with breakfast. If you are traveling as a large family, it is always more profitable to rent apartments - they will cost about 60 euros for 4 people. If you drive a little away from Prague, for example, in Cesky Krumlov you can rent a room in a guest house for 25 euros.
Ride: it is quite profitable to live in the city center - the tourist practically does not spend money on the ride. But even those who settled in more remote areas of Prague, will be pleasantly surprised by the prices of urban transport. For example, a one-time ticket for all types of transport (valid for 30 minutes) will cost a little less than 1 euro, and a travel card for 3 days costs 12 euro. But keep in mind that travel card pays off only in the case of frequent trips.
Taxi is inexpensive too - you will be charged around 1.5 euros for landing and a little more than 1 euro for each kilometer of the way.
Food: breakfast for two made from supermarket products can be in the range of 2.5-3 euros (cheese and meat slices, baguette, tomatoes, water). A cup of coffee in cafes of Prague costs about 1-1.5 euros, for a portion of cake or pastry, add 4 euros. By the way, at the price of coffee, you can drink a glass of good Czech beer, and the farther from the capital, the cheaper beer is. Lunch in a restaurant or cafe will cost 20-25 euros (including beer). In expensive restaurants, be prepared to leave around 40 euros for just one dish.
Entertainment: If you want to visit more exhibitions, museums and other iconic places in Prague, get the Prague Card. The card gives good discounts on entrance tickets and even on transport. You should keep in mind that many museums are closed in winter.
As for excursions, do not rush to pay - young guides arrange interesting sightseeing tours for free in Prague. You can sign up for them through the freetour.com service. Also, do not pass by historical sites - many of them have free admission to the territory, you will have to buy tickets to cathedrals, towers and adjacent museums and so on.
Average daily budget: 55-60 Euro
Hungary
Budapest is often called the “second Paris”. But, unlike the French capital, everything is much cheaper and more accessible in here. The reason is that the local currency also remained in Hungary - the Hungarian forint. A large low-cost airline Wizzair is based In Budapest, with it you can cheaply fly in many directions. For this reason, tourists often linger here in transit, for a day or two. As for seasonality, “tourist” prices in Hungary are always higher from June to August, but in April-May and September-October (the best months to visit Hungary) they are more affordable.
Accommodation: a hostel for two will cost about 20 euros, apartments - starting from 25 euros, and a simple but clean hotel room - 30 euros and more. You will be surprised, but even in Budapest you can rent a room in a 5-star hotel from 80 euros per night. Please note that on New Year's holidays prices will rise sharply - for example, a 40 euro number will turn into a 65 euro number.
Ride: Tourists praise public transport in Hungary for prices and convenience. The most advantageous to buy tickets in bulk - 10 euros for 10 pieces. A yellow tram, which passes the main attractions, also runs in the city center. A weekly ticket will cost you 13 euros. If you like riding the bike, find out about the rental - it costs from 1.1 per hour.
Food: Breakfast at a hotel or cafe in Budapest costs about 4.5-5 euros. With this money you will be offered a quite rich and varied breakfast. In restaurants, meat dishes start from 5 euros, traditional goulash soup can be tasted for 2 euros, local beer - from 0.6 euros per glass. Note that in Hungary, portions are famous for their generous size.
Entertainment: Hungary is known for its thermal baths. The lowest entry prices there are on weekdays after lunch.
By purchasing the Budapest Card, you can get free tours, travel, entrance to 8 museums and even to the Lukács Bath Room, not to mention the discounts on cafes and restaurants, water park and theaters. A two-day card will be priced at 30 euros.
Average daily budget: 50-55 euros
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