While cities around the world are becoming more expensive every year, Europe is still blessed with a wealth of budget-friendly destinations to visit – thrifty city dwellers need not worry.
And we're not just talking about off-the-beaten-path coastal towns or untouristed mountain villages (although there are a few lesser-known but interesting entries here). We're also talking about sparkling, sprawling, historic cities with long lists of things to do, including a few capital cities too. To figure out which places are the most affordable, we found the average price of an Airbnb, as well as the price of beer in each place. So without further ado, here are the best cheap cities to travel to in Europe.
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