But, with accommodation in cities across the continet becoming increasingly expensive, it’s more difficult than ever to book a holiday without breaking the bank.
Interested in discovering more, Uswitch.com/mortgages compared average prices of Airbnbs in cities across Europe to uncover the cheapest European city to stay in!
The results
| Rank | Country | City | Average cost of Airbnb per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | Porto | €108.57 |
| 2 | Spain | Barcelona | €129.60 |
| 3 | Portugal | Lisbon | €131.03 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | Prague | €157.81 |
| 5 | Austria | Vienna | €158.83 |
| 6 | Belgium | Ghent | €164.50 |
| 7 | Italy | Rome | €167.26 |
| 8 | Latvia | Riga | €167.29 |
| 9 | Belgium | Antwerp | €168.37 |
| 10 | Belgium | Brussels | €173.37 |
You can find the full dataset of all locations analysed, here.
Images of the top cities available for editorial use can be found in a OneDrive folder here.
Porto has the most affordable Airbnbs in Europe
Costing an average of €108.57 a night, Porto offers the most economic accommodation in Europe. A popular summer destination, holidaying in this historic city will cost travellers 17% less than the Portuguese captial, Lisbon (€131.03). Those visiting Madrid in Spain will also have to pay over two thirds (68%) more despite neighbouring Portugal, with a price tag of €183.18 per night on average.
Barcelona takes the silver medal, with Airbnbs costing an average of €129.60 per night. Although accommodation is almost a fifth (19%) more expensive than in Porto, Barcelona remains a cheap choice for a summer holiday. Across the north-eastern border into Lyon, France, travellers will pay 40% more for an Airbnb, with an average cost of €182.07 per night.
Portugal’s capital – Lisbon – is in third, certifying the country as the top destination for travellers on a budget. With Airbnbs costing an average of €131.03 a night, Lisbon’s visitors are paying just 1% more than those in Barcelona, Uswitch.com/mortgages can reveal. Staying in the Portuguese capital is almost a quarter less (22%) than staying in the Italian capital, Rome, with an average cost of €167.26 per night.
The most expensive European cities to stay with Airbnb
| Rank | Country | City | Average cost of Airbnb per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UK | London | €328.07 |
| 2 | France | Paris | €295.39 |
| 3 | Germany | Munich | €294.40 |
| 4 | Ireland | Dublin | €258.94 |
| 5 | Italy | Milan | €217.30 |
| 6 | Denmark | Copenhagen | €211.73 |
| 7 | Norway | Oslo | €209.80 |
| 8 | UK | Manchester | €205.27 |
| 9 | Germany | Berlin | €197.59 |
| 10 | Spain | Madrid | €183.18 |
All Inclusive
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