Survey: Athens a Bargain Destination for UK Travelers this Year

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British travelers seeking value for money in Europe this year will find it in Athens, according to the annual Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer.

The Greek capital is once again among the Top 5 most affordable city break destinations in Europe. Last year Athens ranked fourth among 35 cities surveyed.

The annual report assesses the cost of a two-night holiday for two at a 3-star hotel, an evening meal for two plus wine, sightseeing and public transport in 37 European cities.

Based on the findings, Athens was the fifth most affordable destination overall, ranking fourth for cheapest night stay at 140 pounds on average and second for cost of meal for two plus bottle of wine which comes to about 50 pounds.

The best bargain city break in Europe this year was Vilnius in Lithuania.

The five cheapest cities in Europe this year according to the report were: Vilnius (237 pounds), Lisbon (264 pounds), Lille (278 pounds), Krakow (279 pounds), and Athens (289 pounds).

Meanwhile, the most expensive city break destinations for 2024 are: Amsterdam (669 pounds), Belfast (629 pounds), Edinburgh (602 pounds), Helsinki (587 pounds), and Venice (582 pounds).

“It’s important to remember that the cost of meals and drinks need to be added to the spending budget as city break holidays rarely include these items. Over the course of two or three days, these can make a big difference to holiday costs and the low prices we found for meals and drinks in Lisbon and Athens make these cities strong contenders for a bargain break,” said Laura Plunkett, head of Travel Money at Post Office.