In 2026, Europe doesn't have to be viewed through a plane window as a luxury reserved for "someday." If you feel like prices have gone up faster than a suitcase on a conveyor belt, you're not alone. The good news: there are still places where you'll get a surprising amount for your money — from accommodations and food to entrance fees, local transportation, and those little "wow" moments that make a trip. Where to go on a cheap city break in 2026?
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Of course, exotic places and palm trees attract us, but even on the Old Continent there are a number of routes that will inspire you in no time. So check out the trips in Europe that will be etched in your memory for the rest of your life.

