A Personal Finance Expert has revealed how you can get away for a weekend in Krakow for under £150 in May.
With summer on the horizon and the latest bout of sunny weather, Brits are beginning to think about holidays. However, with flights, accommodation and cultural hotspots to visit, costs can mount up fast.
That’s why credit broker Little-Loans.com has released tips on how you can have a last-minute European city break on a budget.
Personal Finance Expert at Little-Loans.com, Dan Whittaker, has revealed his actionable advice on how you can get away to the heart of Krakow this May for under £150 whilst still experiencing this beautiful city to its fullest.
Dan commented:
“As the cost of living across the country begins to rise, it’s not surprising that Brits are beginning to feel the pinch. But with the pandemic robbing us of years worth of holidays and travel, there’s no reason why you can’t still jet off this May without breaking the bank.”
“These tips will give you an ultimate guide on how to spend a jam-packed weekend in the beautiful tourist destination of Krakow for less than £150- including travel!”
- Book your flights
“Finding the cheapest flights is the first step in jetting off on your money-saving holiday. Price comparison sites such as Skyscanner.com and budget airlines such as Ryanair can help you find and compare the best deals and times to fly away.”
“You can filter your search by time, month and place, or pick the option of searching ‘everywhere’ to find out which country is the cheapest to fly to.”
“Flying out from London Luton at 08:40 on the 20th May, arriving in Poland at noon, you will then have a full day to spend in Krakow before flying back two days later at 06:25. You can spend an action-packed weekend in Krakow this May and your flights will cost you only £37.10!”
“This price doesn’t include any checked luggage but for a short break and with a bit of careful planning it is easy enough to pack everything you need into your hand luggage.”
Cost so far: £37.10
- Book your accommodation
“Although your weekend in Krakow will be jam-packed with sightseeing and the best food the city has on offer, at the end of the day, you’ll need somewhere to rest your head.”
“There are, again, hundreds of price comparison sites to aid you in finding cheap accommodation. One of the best places to find a bed is hostelworld.com, offering hostels around the world for both private and shared stays. You could stay in the Greg and Tom Hostel overnight during your 24 hours from £13.35 for a shared dorm and £32.04 for your private double room.”
“Either way, you’ll be treated to a FREE five-star breakfast the next day, free wifi and the option to get involved with other travellers in nightly events! Two nights in this hostel will come to a low cost of £26.70.”
Cost so far: £63.80
- Be a tourist
“There are so many free things to see and do in Krakow. Websites such as Lonely Planet will give you the ultimate guide to the best cultural spots you can come across without paying a penny.”
“Why not wander through the square in Old Town, Europe’s largest town square. Planty Park is one of the coolest places to hang out, spreading over five acres or you could walk down the riverbanks and take in the views.
Signing up for free guided walking tours is the best way to learn about the city, Walkative offers many different tours both paid and free to help you learn whilst immersed in the culture.”
Cost so far: £63.80
- Learn about Krakow’s history
“After taking in all the free tours Krakow has on offer, if you are going to pay for just one museum experience, Krakow’s rich post-war history is unmissable.”
“The Museum of Krakow offers several fantastic permanent exhibitions for tourists to visit and enrich their knowledge of Krakow’s involvement in history. One of the most highly recommended museum branches is Schindler’s Enamel Factory, currently housing an exhibit on Krakow under Nazi occupation for just a £28 entry fee, which goes back into the museum. This history is essential to know, and where better to learn than in the place where it happened.”
Cost so far: £91.80
- Eat local
“Planning out what you’re going to eat before you head off on your travels is a great way to save your money by not tempting yourself with expensive meals – and it can get you excited about what you’re going to eat!”
“You can find some highly-rated Polish cuisine on tourist websites such as Visit Krakow, but their most reasonable offering to get the best authentic Polish experience on a budget is Jadlodajnia Wczoraj I Dzis. Here you can enjoy soup, main and dessert for just £21.50.”
“A great way to save money is to plan just one excellent meal out during your trip and budget an allowance of no more than £20 for the rest of your food. You can save by buying food from local Polish grocery shops and you’ll still enjoy the thrill of new ingredients and a vast selection of foreign foods.”
Cost so far: £133.30
- Have a pint!
“Poland is known to be one of the best places in Europe to score a cheap pint. One traveller even put together a comparative list, with Poland’s beer averaging at only £1.25! Poland is home to 92 breweries and some of the most delicious pints in the world. Beers such as Zywiec, Lech and Tyskie are all available cheaply, so it’s a guarantee that a few pints won’t cost you more than a fiver!”
Cost so far: £138.30
- Take home some treats
“After all of your thorough budgeting, you should still have some money to spare. Why not use it to buy some Polish souvenirs and skip the extreme prices of duty-free? You can buy plenty of Polish snacks for your return for under a tenner, and keep them for the future weeks to remember your travels every time you eat a famed Polish sweet.”
Final cost: £148.30
Little-Loans.com has released these tips to help Brits jet abroad without breaking the bank this May and enjoy a foreign city break. However, they would strongly suggest that all travellers have adequate travel insurance cover in place before travelling, check current travel advice with the FCDO, and would encourage travellers to be certain that they can comfortably afford to spend money on non-essential leisure activities without negatively impacting their essential financial commitments.
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