The Top Five Cheapest City Breaks In Europe Ranked

“If you’re gagging for a holiday but your bank account’s looking like it’s just survived a thunderstorm and a breakup, don’t stress — there are still places in Europe where you can eat like royalty and drink like a fresher on Rag Week, all without draining the Revolut.

To put everything into context, Dublin has been ranked the seventh most expensive city in Europe, so keep that in mind. According to the 2025 City Costs Barometer, the cheapest city break in Europe this year is Riga, Latvia, with the total cost of a weekend coming in at €294.45. That covers 12 common tourist costs — hotel for two nights, meals, coffee, drinks, public transport, and a bit of culture. In Irish terms, that’s about the price of two nights out and a spicebag in Dublin — if you’re lucky.

Some of the prices are so low you wouldn’t get a singular jelly out of a newsagents in Ireland for the same. A pint and a plate of food for under €10? We’ve seen sandwiches dearer in Heuston Station.

So if you’re looking to escape without selling your PlayStation or cancelling the broadband, here are the top 5 cheapest city breaks in Europe:

1. Riga, Latvia (€294.45) – Baltic beauty, big value.

2. Vilnius, Lithuania (€296.42) – Affordable charm and cobbled streets.

3. Warsaw, Poland (€323.31) – Great food, big vibes, small prices.

4. Podgorica, Montenegro (€328.33) – Off the beaten track and off the budget radar.

5. Lisbon, Portugal (€340.65) – Sunny streets and serious savings.