Money-saving city breaks: Prague and Budapest top the poll!

• Posted by: Editor
• On: 29/05/2007 12:16:50
• In: General Travel Tips

A great article has just popped up on the web with a handy little breakdown of how long your sterling, dollar or euro will last in various city break destinations.

Check out the Travelmole site and see the article for yourself… basically destinations like Prague and Budapest have come up top of the pile in terms of bang for your buck.

According to a study from the company Travelcare, just over £200 (€300) will get you a double room for two in a 4 star hotel, a taxi from the airport, a one day city transport pass, sightseeing bus tour, entrance to a major museum/art gallery, a coffee, pint of Guinness, McDonald’s Big Mac and a three course meal!

Not bad at all really, especially when you consider that both Prague and Budapest are amongst the most beautiful and lively cities in Europe. The exact same itinerary would cost you around £580 (€877) in Paris and £545 (€805) in New York, which really puts it into perspective.

Surprisingly enough, London fared pretty well, coming in at £267 (€395) for the same package – so it’s not the rip-off central that some would lead you to believe.

Ultimately though, if you fancy a genuinely good value weekend away then the old Czech and Hungarian capitals are just the ticket… beautiful baroque architecture, fairytale castles and cobbled streets, rich, absorbing culture… oh and did we mention both cities have a cracking nightlife?!

(Image courtesy of: The Photo Archive of the Hungarian National Tourist Office)

Just check out our Prague hotels and Budapest hotels for a great value price. Here’s an example of our prices:

• £81 (€120) will get you a 2 night stay for two at the top class Micheal Hotel (4 star) in Prague in June.

• 2 night stay for two at the cosy Attila Hotel (3 star) in Budapest for just £60 (€89) in June.

Crazy prices we think you’ll agree and each of our hotels are of a top class standard.

While you’re visiting either of these two cities you might like to hire a car and explore the rest of the country you’ve come to visit – it’s the best way to see a place because you’re the master of your own itinerary! Check out our sister website Novacarhire.com for car rental in both Prague and Budapest

Anyway that’s it from us, hope that’s given you the pointers you need on how to save the pennies and still have a top class holiday… drop us a line if you've any questions, suggestions or even let us know what you think are the best value for money city break destinations… Bon voyage!