The most affordable European cities to visit in August – with short flights and cheap hotels
AS most holidaymakers flock to the beach, August might be the perfect time for a city break.
Since this kind of holiday is usually viewed as an autumn or spring getaway, departing in the summer could save you hundreds.
In fact, we've spotted city breaks costing from just £141pp as they include savings up to 30 per cent off.
The major advantage of city breaks is that most holiday companies offer them as short holidays lasting between two and four nights since the flights are relatively short.
Most European cities also offer an array of summertime activities, festivals, and outdoor attractions that are not available in other seasons.
One thing to consider is the weather, as some locations can reach highs over 35C.
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However, if the heat doesn't bother you, August is a good time to explore, as most tourists and locals will opt for a holiday by the beach.
This means you should find less crowded attractions and a more laid-back atmosphere.
To make it even better, a Post Office Travel Money study revealed that prices are down in 60 per cent of cities due to the strength of the sterling and the fall in accommodation costs.
The best deals we've found come from British Airways, loveholidays, TUI and Jet2.
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Prague is the cheapest destination to visit over a couple of days, as we've spotted two-night stays costing from just £141pp, including your flights.
The deal includes your stay at the four-star Hotel U Divadla, departing on August 19.
Here are a few more deals we've spotted for city breaks this August:
- 3 nights at Intercity Hotel Wien, Vienna - from £169pp
- 3 nights at NH Collection Prague, Prague - from £232pp
- 3 nights at Continental Hotel Budapest, Budapest - from £260pp
- 3 nights at Eurostars Madrid Congress, Madrid - from £269pp
- 3 nights at Hotel Degli Aranci, Rome - from £365pp
The 2024 Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer analysed the cheapest destinations to help you decide where to go next.
The good news is that the sterling is stronger than last year against every European currency except Poland’s zloty, so prices are down.
Seven East European cities dominate the top ten, with prices under £320 for a weekend away.
Instead, for a holiday in the sun, families can save hundreds on Jet2holidays this summer – with millions of free child places released.
We've also found a family-friendly hotel that’s home to Egypt’s biggest waterpark – with 85 slides, 42 pools and where kids stay for free.
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Plus, if you like to plan ahead, Jet2 added new holidays and 35,000 extra seats to popular European beach destinations for summer 2025.
Prices correct at the time of publication.
