Least affordable cities for backpacking in Europe 2024
According to the European Backpacker Price Index for 2024, Zurich in Switzerland was the most expensive destination for budget travelers. The average daily cost in that city - based on December 2023 prices for a cheap hostel, budget meals, public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment - amounted to just above 152 U.S. dollars. In comparison, the same trip to Budapest, one of the most affordable cities for backpacking in Europe, would have cost less than 50 U.S. dollars per day.