The most budget-friendly destinations for holidays near Ukraine

A holiday does not have to be expensive, especially if you live near the EU border. We have compiled a list of the most affordable holiday destinations that are easy to reach from Ukraine and where you can spend an eventful week without spending too much. Find out which countries offer the cheapest holidays

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If you are planning a holiday with your family or friends but are not ready to spend a lot, fortunately, there are still cities in Europe where a week's trip will cost less than a seaside holiday in Turkey or a popular resort. We have put together a list of 15 affordable destinations where you can have a great holiday without breaking the bank.

Poland

According to the British agency INK Digital, five Polish cities are among the ten cheapest for family holidays in Europe. Three of them are at the top of the ranking.

1. Poznań — the best value for money: around PLN 10,940 per week for a family of four. The city offers a cosy centre, museums, parks and an active cultural life.

2. Łódź — second place in the ranking. A former industrial centre with a cinematic atmosphere. Expected costs — 11,650 PLN.

3. Warsaw — the country's capital and third on the list: 12,300 PLN per week.

4. Krakow (about 12,500 PLN) and Wroclaw (~14,800 PLN) — tourist gems with a rich history — also made it into the top ten.

The country is easily accessible by transport, has a developed infrastructure, many cheap flights, low prices for accommodation and food. Ideal for travelling by car! But remember that travelling in your own car requires a Green Card — compulsory insurance, which you can obtain from Visit Ukraine in just a few clicks.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria remains one of the most affordable summer holiday destinations:

▪️ Burgas — a resort on the Black Sea with inexpensive hotels, beaches and cafes (lunch ~€5, accommodation — from €20 per night).

▪️ Bansko — a ski resort that is also suitable for summer holidays. It is quiet, inexpensive and beautiful.

Bulgaria is ideal for car travel and, like Poland, is part of the Green Card system.

Albania

Albania is rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative to expensive resorts. In resort towns such as Vlora, you can rent accommodation from £30 per night, and lunch in a café costs an average of €6. Holidaymakers praise the clean sea, mountain scenery and friendliness of the locals.

Romania

Romania is Transylvania, medieval towns and delicious cuisine at prices lower than in Poland: Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca and Brasov are towns with architecture similar to Austria, but without the tourist hype.

Accommodation: from €15/night

Food: lunch in a restaurant — €6–8

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Hungary

Budapest, in particular, offers budget hotels (from €20/night), delicious and relatively inexpensive cuisine (from €8) and a rich cultural programme.

The city is easy to explore on foot or by public transport.

Serbia and Montenegro

Serbia and Montenegro are visa-free countries that are easy to reach even without air travel:

▪️ Belgrade and Novi Sad — interesting for their history, gastronomy and nightlife.

▪️ Montenegro — picturesque beaches, mountains and a leisurely pace of life.

Average cost: from €40 per day per person.

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia

Lunch — from €7

Accommodation — from €25

Excellent ecology, European service, cosy old towns For example, Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn are perfect for short weekends or leisurely trips.

Slovenia

The city of Ljubljana and Lake Bled offer:

▪️ Unique nature

▪️ Quiet towns without crowds of tourists

▪️ Prices lower than in neighbouring Austria and Croatia

▪️ Holidays in Slovenia are comfortable for both children and adults.

Andorra

Although further away from Ukraine, Andorra is one of the most accessible Alpine countries:

▪️ Accommodation — from €17/night

▪️ Highest level of security

Nature trails, thermal springs, duty-free shops.

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Reminder! Despite the war in Ukraine, the number of russian tourists in Europe is growing, especially in France, Italy and Spain. Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, the conflict on the border between Thailand and Cambodia is escalating, forcing russians to choose alternative routes for their holidays. Find out which countries are leading in terms of tourist traffic from russia so that you can avoid contact with travellers from the aggressor country if you wish.

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