{"id":103896,"date":"2025-05-15T15:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/103896\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:56:12","slug":"most-budget-friendly-city-break-in-europe-is-ideal-for-a-summer-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/103896\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Most budget-friendly’ city break in Europe is ideal for a summer holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Spanish capital is a vibrant city with plenty to see and do, and it’s also one of the ‘most budget-friendly’ city break destinations in Europe, according to travel insurance experts\"CrowdsCrowds of tourists on Gran Via Avenue in Madrid(Image: Alexander Spatari via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Madrid, Spain’s capital and a hive of activity, has been crowned as one of the “best budget city break<\/a>” locations for those looking to escape during the summer. Characterized by its energetic streets, Madrid<\/a> is also celebrated by Spain’s<\/a> tourist board for its “welcoming and diverse” atmosphere, affirming it as an ideal spot for every type of traveller.<\/p>\n

Research by travel insurance gurus at Quotezone pinpoints Madrid as offering one of the most wallet-friendly getaways on the continent, standing out as the sole Spanish metropolis in the line-up and trumping other European hotspots like Athens, Vienna, Rome and Paris when it comes to saving those pennies.<\/p>\n

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The selection was made by weighing up elements critical to frugal globetrotters – think tourist levies, snooze spots prices, cost for nosh and a pint, public transit fares, and how far you’ll need to trek from the tarmac.<\/p>\n

As visitor taxes hike up elsewhere, Madrid\u2019s lack of this surcharge is a notable highlight. The city also scores points for its reasonable food scene.<\/p>\n

Despite having its share of swanky eateries, the capital doesn’t disappoint when it comes to more modestly priced meal choices, reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t have to splash out much in Madrid, with an average spend of about \u20ac14 (circa \u00a312) for dining delights, the study reveals.<\/p>\n

\"SunnyA sunny street in Madrid old town(Image: Alexander Spatari via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

And, for those desiring a bevvy to sip in the sun, the typical price tag for a brew sits at around \u20ac3.50, which equates to near \u00a33, albeit a tad steeper than the likes of Zagreb, where a local ale will set you back just about \u00a32.50.<\/p>\n

However, in contrast to the average pint price of \u00a35.90 found in London, Madrid’s beer comes across as a significant money-saver.<\/p>\n

As noted by Quotezone, a single public transport ticket in Madrid costs just \u20ac1.50 (around \u00a31.30), representing a budget-friendly way to traverse the bustling cityscape.<\/p>\n

Madrid offers a wealth of activities regardless of your holiday preferences; from its vibrant streets lined with a myriad of shops and global cuisine restaurants to bars and a pulsating nightlife.<\/p>\n

History buffs will revel in the numerous museums and the plethora of historic buildings that can be found throughout the city.<\/p>\n

“Madrid’s authenticity is hard to beat,” remarked the Spanish tourism board. “It is welcoming and diverse. Madrid is, without a doubt, one of Europe’s most interesting cities.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Spanish capital is a vibrant city with plenty to see and do, and it’s also one of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":103897,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5174],"tags":[47958,36204,2000,299,5187,1203,5479,20149,104,16193],"class_list":{"0":"post-103896","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-eu","8":"tag-cheap-insurance","9":"tag-city-breaks","10":"tag-eu","11":"tag-europe","12":"tag-european","13":"tag-food","14":"tag-madrid","15":"tag-public-transport","16":"tag-spain","17":"tag-travel-insurance"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114512670522812012","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103896"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103896\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/103897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}