Traveling to Europe is one of the great dreams of any tourist. Touring its cities, enjoying art, history and gastronomy can become an unforgettable plan. In any case, with a dollar increasingly expensive, it is not a project suitable for any type of pocket.
The thing is If, for example, a couple wants to visit some of the main capitals of the old continent, they must consider spending around $4,600,000 on tickets, accommodations and food. Although, of course, this amount can be higher if other extra expenses are added such as excursions, transfers or tickets to museums and attractions.
In that case, if the idea is to program a trip to Europethe ideal is to do it with time. By not having the possibility of paying in dues without interest in foreign expenses, experts recommend taking out the different tickets and lodging throughout different months. In this way, you avoid “charging” the card and it is a way to “quote“expenses month by month.
Another important tip is find the best price for accommodations, to determine if it is convenient to choose a hotel or a department or room through the different applications. Likewise, it is also possible to choose the different means of transport between European cities: sometimes it is better to travel by trainalthough it is not always cheaper.
However, if the idea is to visit some of the main European capitals as a couple, such as Madrid, Rome, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris and London, The following expenses must be taken into account.
A “classic” trip to Europe costs about US$5,700 to the blue dollar
A direct plane ticket from Buenos Aires to Madrid costs $768,000
The first step to organize a trip to Europe is, logically, to take out the air ticket. In this case, although there are a wide variety of options, Madrid It is usually the destination chosen to land on the Old Continent.
A ticket from Buenos Aires to Madrid direct, to travel in April 2024, it costs $768,000 with hold luggage included.
Madrid
- Accommodation: Renting an apartment near the center (through an application) costs US$235 for three nights. That is, some $155,100 to the Qatari dollar.
- An air ticket Madrid to Rome comes out $36,000 per person: that is, $72,000 per couple.
Rome
- Accommodation: three nights in a department It can cost about US$250 for three nights. That is to say, $165,000 to the Qatari dollar.
- A ticket plane from Rome to Berlin comes out $110,000 per person or $220,000 per couple.
Renting an apartment for three nights in Rome costs from $165,000
Berlin
- Accommodation: three nights in an apartment costs US$260. That is to say, $171,600 to the Qatari dollar.
- Regarding transportation, there are some alternatives: train from Berlin to Amsterdam it costs US$167, that is, about $110,000 to the Qatari dollar and takes 6 and a half hours. A ticket aerialMeanwhile, it costs $96,200 ($192,400 per couple).
Amsterdam
- Accommodation: three nights in a department It costs US$520, that is, about $343,200 to the Qatari dollar. For its part, a hotel 3 stars, a little further from the center, It costs $274,750 for three nights for two people.
- Transportation: the train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 3 hours 25 minutes and costs US$101 per person. That is to say, $66,600 per person or $133,200 per couple.
Paris
- Accommodation: the rent A well-located apartment in Paris costs about $400 for three nights. That is, some $264,000 to the Qatari dollar.
- He train from Paris to London It costs US$93 per passenger, about $61,380 to the Qatari dollar ($122,760 per couple).
London
- Lodging: a 4-star hotel, well located and with breakfast included, costs $357,000 the three nights for two people.
- He air from London to Madrid it costs $73,000 per person, with suitcases included, or $146,000 for two.
The train ticket between Paris and London costs $61,380 per person
Meal
He budget that will be used to eat throughout the entire trip Europe It depends on tastes and possibilities. But, as can be seen from different specialized travel sites and forums, it can be estimated that The average food expense can be around US$30 a day. That is, about US$540 per person throughout the entire trip (about $356,400 per person or $712,800 per couple).
In this case, a combination of cheap purchases in the Supermarketwhether for cooking or prepared foodadded to some meals in cheap restaurants or street stalls, plus some coffee either beer every so often.
Final budget
So, between air tickets, accommodations and transfers between cities in Europe, a couple would spend about $3,878,260. If we add to that the mealthe total amounts to $4,591,000. That is to say that they would be some US$5,700 to the blue dollar.
Logically, it is necessary to add all the transfers to and from airports or train stations. Plus the tickets to the different museums or attractions and excursions, among other expenses.
Traveling to Europe: which are the cities preferred by Argentines
Paris is one of the cities most chosen by Argentine tourists traveling to Europe
Beyond the strong jump of the different exchange rates and the complex situation economic that crosses the country, demand for trips to Europe remained in the last moment. This is how they explained it to iProfessional from different tourism agencies, who in turn highlighted which cities “preferred“by the Argentines.
In that sense, according to Alejandro Herrasti, Despegar Air Leader for Argentina and Uruguay, “during the Travel Sale, the searches to Europe they grew 10% versus the previous weeks.” “In addition, if we compare between August of 2023 versus the same period in 2022, the demand increased a 36%. “This is a destination highly chosen by tourists due to its variety of proposals and landscape.”
“In it ranking of the favorite cities of Argentines traveling to Europe are Madridand they follow Barcelona, Rome and Paris, in that order. Among the most sought-after products are mainly flights,” Herrasti explained.
For its part, as Guido Boutet, marketing manager of Travel Services, pointed out, “European destinations were not affected by the jump in the dollar and they are always present despite the fact that travelers’ preferences have recently turned towards Brazil and the Caribbean.
“It is very common for travelers who prefer Europe always request more service personalized and choose flights and hotels according to your preferences, together with the expert advisor. Now, who seeks price and visit several countries on a trip of between a week and 10 days, it may be ideal for you to choose a package structured trip with tours included,” remarked Boutet, who stressed that “Rome, Paris and Madrid are the three most consulted European destinations for flight, hotel and tour services”.
In that sense, Despegar also recommends “opt for packages that by including both the flight, accommodation and activities at the destination, the amount is known and does not depend on variations in foreign currencies. “To plan and buy vacations anticipated It is a way to save money and also to avoid any issue that may eventually arise and impact your pocket,” Herrasti concluded.