Five European destinations for summer 2026 under 60 euros a day
Kassandra, Krakow, Budapest, Lisbon and Sofia. Five places across Europe where you can still have a decent holiday for under 60 euros a day. Fresh figures for the 2026 season.
Is seven days in Europe for 400 EUR still doable in 2026? Yes, but not everywhere. Western European prices have jumped 25 to 40 per cent, so the value has shifted east and south.
According to analyses from Jetpac Global and Skyscanner for the 2026 season, central Europe (Krakow, Budapest, Sofia) remains a budget zone with daily spend of 35 to 55 EUR per person, while western and southern Europe sit at 45 to 70 EUR. Skyscanner has flagged the week of 29 June as the cheapest of the whole European summer.
1. Kassandra, Halkidiki (Greece)
Halkidiki has been the last affordable seaside for Serbs wanting quality water without buying a flight. Apartments in the 2026 season still go for 60 to 80 EUR per night for four people.
Daily spend: 45-55 EUR per person (accommodation plus food plus beach).
Practical tip: the drive from Belgrade via North Macedonia takes around 13 hours.
2. Krakow (Poland)
If you want a city break with culture instead of a beach, Krakow remains 30 per cent cheaper than Vienna or Prague. The Old Town is full of cafes, there is Wawel Castle, and Auschwitz is nearby for a historical visit.
Daily spend: hostel 15-25 EUR per person + food 15-20 EUR + tickets/transport 10-15 EUR = 40-55 EUR.
Practical tip: a return flight from Belgrade to Krakow runs 70 to 150 EUR if booked at least two months ahead. The city centre is easy on foot or by tram (a ticket costs 4 zloty, around 0.90 EUR).
3. Lisbon (Portugal)
The westernmost European capital and perhaps the best value in Western Europe. Mediterranean climate, beaches 30 minutes by train (Cascais, Estoril), historic neighbourhoods like Alfama.
Daily spend: apartment 25-35 EUR per person + food 25 EUR + transport/tickets 10 EUR = 60-70 EUR.
Practical tip: a return flight from Belgrade to Lisbon starts at 200 EUR if booked early. The number 28 tram is a tourist classic but also a practical way to reach all the main sights.
4. Budapest (Hungary)
The closest of the lot to Belgrade, just 4 to 5 hours by car or a day train for 25 to 50 EUR. Thermal baths (Szechenyi, Gellert), Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge. A city break with the atmosphere of a major European capital.
Daily spend: accommodation 20-30 EUR per person + food 18-25 EUR + transport/tickets 10-15 EUR = 48-70 EUR.
Practical tip: the Hungarian forint is currently good value, so check all prices in forints (do not change euros at the apartment, the rate will be worse).
5. Sofia and the Bulgarian coast
Bulgaria combines a city break and a seaside one. Sofia has European infrastructure at a low price, and the Black Sea coast (Burgas, Nessebar) is reachable by cheap flight or a six-hour drive.
Daily spend: hotel 25-35 EUR per person + food 18-22 EUR + transport 8-12 EUR = 50-65 EUR.
Practical tip: Bulgaria still uses the lev, the rate is around 1.95 leva to 1 EUR. A walk through old Nessebar (UNESCO heritage) is essential if you head to the coast.
Bonus: Albania is the new cheap option
More Serbian travellers are discovering Albania (Dhermi, Ksamil, Saranda) with Caribbean-style beaches at European prices. Daily budget 35 to 50 EUR including accommodation, food and transport.
Five tips for summer 2026
- Book flights three months ahead. Prices in the week before travel jump 50 to 100 per cent.
- Travel in June or September. Prices drop 25 to 40 per cent compared with July and August.
- A central apartment instead of a hotel on the outskirts. The centre usually works out cheaper overall because you save on transport.
- Local market, not supermarket. Breakfast from the market costs 40 per cent less than from a restaurant.
- Booking.com then go direct. Find your accommodation on Booking, then try contacting the owner directly for a 5 to 15 per cent discount.
Our recommendation
For a first independent trip on a limited budget, Krakow or Budapest are the best starting points. Close, cheap, good logistics. For a beach holiday, Kassandra remains the most reliable price-to-quality ratio.
Where are you heading this year? Let us know in the comments.
