Top 10 Cheapest Beautiful Countries in Europe to Visit in 2026
Planning a budget trip to Europe in 2026? Europe is NOT expensive if you know where to go! Here is the complete list of cheapest countries in Europe from €30/day.
1. Poland - €35/day
Krakow & Warsaw super cheap, food $5, hostel $15. Europe's best budget gem.
2. Czech Republic - €40/day
Prague beer cheaper than water! Beautiful castles.
3. Hungary - €38/day
Budapest thermal baths, ruin bars. Very affordable.
4. Portugal - €45/day
Cheapest in Western Europe! Lisbon & Porto.
5. Switzerland Budget Tip - €100/day
Switzerland is expensive but doable! Travel in shoulder season (Oct-Nov, March-April), use Swiss Travel Pass, cook own food, stay in mountain hostels. See image above - Lauterbrunnen valley.
Quick Budget Comparison Table
| Country | Daily Cost | Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | €35 | €15 |
| Switzerland | €100-175 | €40-80 |
Europe Travel Tips to Save Money
- Travel off-season - Nov to March cheap
- Use 【entity-FlixBus¦canonical_name=FlixBus】 & 【entity-Ryanair¦canonical_name=Ryanair】
- Stay in hostels with kitchen
- Eurail Pass for multi-country