How much money to backpack Europe one month?

The main day-to-day costs associated with backpacking Europe include accommodation, food, sightseeing, public transportation, and a few extra incidental costs. Most frugal-minded, hostel-hopping backpackers spend around $75-$125/day in Western Europe and $40-$90/day in Eastern Europe.



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The main day-to-day costs associated with backpacking Europe include accommodation, food, sightseeing, public transportation, and a few extra incidental costs. Most frugal-minded, hostel-hopping backpackers spend around $75-$125/day in Western Europe and $40-$90/day in Eastern Europe.

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While it is definitely possible to do a month-long Europe trip on a tight budget, it isn't exactly cheap – unless you do hostels, don't take taxis/ubers, and don't eat out. Even then, it'll still most likely be over $1,000 USD and closer to $2,000 USD.

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Budget travellers will be able to manage a month on around $1000-1200 if they only stick to one or two countries, stay in dorms, and eat mainly at markets. Flashpackers who prefer smaller dorms (or private rooms) and eating at a restaurant once a day should aim for $1500-2000.

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This is why most new backpackers think they need a larger backpack to travel, but with some clever organising and good packing cubes, a 40L backpack could just be the perfect size. You'll be incredibly surprised at just how small of a space you can fit everything you need for 3, 6 or even 12 months.

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Yes, you might even be able to travel 1.5–2 months across Europe. Depends on how much less than $5000 but even around $3000 you should be comfortable.

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With 10,000 USD, you could easily travel around Europe for a few weeks. You could stay in budget hostels and eat at local restaurants or cook your own meals. If you plan carefully and look for deals, it's possible to stretch that amount even further.

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Choose versatile items you can mix and match. Some people swear by the 5-4-3-2-1 packing method -- five tops, four bottoms, three pairs of shoes and dresses, two swimsuits and bags, and one watch, hat, and pair of sunglasses.

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So, you might be wondering - how much cash should I bring on a three-week vacation to Europe? You can use the costs in our table above, and the $100-per-day rule of thumb, to calculate how much money you'll need for your trip. So for a three-week trip, you'll be needing over $2,000.

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Here is an overview of what two weeks in Europe on a high budget may look like: Accommodation: 200 Euros per night for 14 nights = 2,800 Euros. Food: 80 Euros per day for 14 days = 1,120 Euros. Transportation: 30 Euros per day for 14 days = 420 Euros.

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Carry little, take reasonable precautions, and then don't worry about it. <For a man, I would suggest a pouch worn under your clothing, where you keep credit cards and larger banknotes, and a wallet in your front pocket, where you keep coins and smaller notes. Don't get money from the hidden pouch in a public place.

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It can be done, but you'd have to budget money carefully and watch how much you spend on food, sights, etc (and that takes away some fun & spontaneity. I prefer to go the 3 star route and free up extra spending money (I'd still avoid fancy dinners every night).

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With 10,000 USD, you could easily travel around Europe for a few weeks. You could stay in budget hostels and eat at local restaurants or cook your own meals. If you plan carefully and look for deals, it's possible to stretch that amount even further.

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No, it's not enough, not by far. In mayor cities you need at least € 800 to 900 just for rent and utilities. Germany has one of the highest prices for electricity in the world. What about food, transportation, communication and leisure?

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If managed carefully, a $5,000 budget is more than enough to eat and drink your way across the continent on a 10-day or two-week trip –or perhaps even longer.

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Size Matters (but Bigger Isn't Better) Like a few other things in life, size matters when it comes to choosing a backpack — but not in the way you might think. Based on many years of dragging excessively large backpacks around the world, I have to say bigger is not better. You do not need an 80 or 90 litre pack.

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While the ideal size may vary depending on individual needs, a backpack with a capacity of around 40-60 liters is often suitable for such trips. Here are some considerations to help you decide: Duration and Type of Trip: A 2-month trip requires more luggage space compared to shorter journeys.

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Trips of 5 days or more usually call for packs of 70 liters or more. These are also usually the preferred choice for winter treks lasting more than 1 night. (Larger packs can more comfortably accommodate extra clothing, a warmer sleeping bag and a 4-season tent, which typically includes extra poles.)

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