Athens and Lisbon offer the best value for a European autumn break, according to an annual report by Post Office Travel Money.
This marks the first time in 15 years that western European city breaks have beaten eastern cities in the analysis of 20 major tourist destinations.
Weekend breaks in Athens now cost €240 on average – 15 percent less than the previous year and half that of Paris, where prices have risen by 25 percent. Despite soaring costs, the French capital remained the top choice for 25 percent of travelers.
Though average hotel prices have risen significantly in Lisbon – from €43 a night in September 2021 to €67 now – Portugal’s sunshine city came in second for value.
Less astonishingly, Krakow, Riga, Budapest, and Prague come next, followed by Madrid, Berlin, Dubrovnik, and Rome. This is the first time Madrid, Berlin, and Rome have appeared in the top 10.