Monday, May 27, 2024 A recent study conducted by Stasher, a global luggage storage company, identifies Cologne as the third most expensive city in Europe for a weekend getaway. This comprehensive study sourced data from Hotels.com, Kayak.
co.uk, and Numbeo.com to determine the total costs for two people traveling in European cities with airports.
The expenses calculated included flights, hotel stays, meals, and local transportation, totaling the minimum expected cost for a brief trip. Krakow, Poland, emerged as the most costly destination, with a weekend trip averaging €617.79.
This figure includes €217.30 for a budget-friendly round trip flight from any UK airport and €118.54 for an average nightly hotel rate.
Additionally, a mid-range meal for two is priced at €42.36, and a one-way local transport ticket costs €1.15.
Visitors to Krakow can explore iconic sites like Rynek Glowny Central Square, St Mary’s Basilica, and the Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow. Bucharest, Romania, ranks second at approximately €655.17 for a weekend visit.
This city offers the lowest hotel rate per night at €100.68 and the cheapest average meal at McDonald’s at €6.98.
Tourist attractions include the Palatul Parlamentului, one of the largest government buildings globally, Stavropoleos Monastery, and the Ateneul Român. Warsaw, Poland, follows closely at €656.59, featuring vibrant sightseeing opportunities such as the Stare Miasto (Old Town), the Palace of Culture and Science, .