Budget Travel

Fares, passes, taxes and price indexes: the changes that make a trip cheaper or more expensive. Useful when you are deciding where your money goes furthest.

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Free Train Passes for 18-Year-Olds Are Back, and Britain Is Finally In
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Free Train Passes for 18-Year-Olds Are Back, and Britain Is Finally In
The EU's DiscoverEU program is back, offering free train travel for 18-year-olds. Applications close 15 Octobe
The Winter Sun Bargain Index Puts Cape Town on Top
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The Winter Sun Bargain Index Puts Cape Town on Top
Forget flight prices alone. A new survey of everyday costs in 24 winter sun destinations reveals where your mo
London's Monthly Metro Pass Now Costs More Than a Weekend in Prague
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London's Monthly Metro Pass Now Costs More Than a Weekend in Prague
Greenpeace just ranked Europe's most expensive public transport cities, and the numbers are wild. London tops
Seville is auctioning a vintage plane for ten euros and it actually has takers
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Seville is auctioning a vintage plane for ten euros and it actually has takers
After eight years of searching for its owner, Seville Airport is letting go of a rare 1950s twin-engine plane
Japan's West Express Ginga is back with beds from €52
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Japan's West Express Ginga is back with beds from €52
Japan's seasonal sleeper train is rolling again, and it's one of the most creative ways to explore the country
Puglia's Picnic War Pits Beach Clubs Against Italy's Budget Travelers
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Puglia's Picnic War Pits Beach Clubs Against Italy's Budget Travelers
A bold push to democratize Puglia's coastline is dividing the region. Governor Antonio Decaro believes the sea
Where Your Money Disappears Fastest: The 10 Most Expensive Trips in 2026
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Where Your Money Disappears Fastest: The 10 Most Expensive Trips in 2026
Polar expeditions, island getaways, and African safaris top the wish lists of travelers willing to pay premium
Dutch trains just got ridiculously cheap for summer 2026
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Dutch trains just got ridiculously cheap for summer 2026
This summer, you can criss-cross the entire Netherlands by train for pocket change. But there's a catch, and t
Naples Serves Europe's Cheapest Aperol Spritz at €2. Milan Charges €16.
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Naples Serves Europe's Cheapest Aperol Spritz at €2. Milan Charges €16.
An analysis of 38 European destinations shows the price of Italy's iconic orange cocktail varies wildly depend
Malmö to Oslo for Under €15 on a Spectacular New Coastal Train
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Malmö to Oslo for Under €15 on a Spectacular New Coastal Train
A brand new train route just launched between Sweden and Norway, and it costs less than a coffee. The views ar
Monaco costs 11 times more than Ukraine. Here's where your money really goes.
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Monaco costs 11 times more than Ukraine. Here's where your money really goes.
A fresh data analysis shows massive price gaps across Europe's holiday rentals. Monaco demands €417 per night
Sri Lanka just ditched visa fees for 40 countries. Here's who benefits
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Sri Lanka just ditched visa fees for 40 countries. Here's who benefits
Sri Lanka is betting big on a risky gamble: scrapping visa fees for travelers from 40 nations to pull in a qua