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Activity |
Description |
First Person |
Second Person |
Total |
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Flights |
Depending on your
departure/arrival locations, the cost will vary. For this
example, we are assuming the average when flying from Denver to
central Europe. ($500x2 People)=$1000 |
$500 |
$500 |
$1000 |
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Low Cost
Carriers |
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You can actually
save a lot on your flights by switching to a European
Low Cost Carrier once you have
reached your initial arrival point before heading on to other
destinations. |
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Rail
Passes |
Assuming a 3
country Eurail Pass for France,
Italy and Switzerland traveling 5 Days within 2 months. Two
people traveling together on all trains can receive a 15% discount.
- ($350x.15)=$52.50
- ($350-$52.50)=$297.50
- ($297x2 People)=$595
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$297.50 |
$297.50 |
$595 |
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1st
Class vs. 2nd Class |
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Purchasing a 2nd
class pass compared to a 1st class pass will save you on your Eurail Pass. |
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Car |
You can find great
deals on nice and new rental cars for as little as $15/Day.
On your trip, you plan to rent a car for 4 of
the 10 days.
Car with Full Coverage Insurance ($100x4 Days)=$400 |
$400 |
$0 |
$400
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Auto
Insurance |
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If you plan on purchasing
the full
coverage insurance offered by the rental agency, you can plan to pay
an additional $85/Day or more. Now your $15/Day rental car is
costing you
$100/Day. Using your personal
auto insurance should cover your car rental, but there are many
things to consider when waiving the full coverage
Automobile Insurance offered by the
rental agency. |
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Airport
Parking |
If you plan on
parking at the airport, you may pay $10/day or more.
($10x10 Days)=$100 |
$100 |
$0 |
$100
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Accommodations |
Assuming on average
$100/night sharing a room for two people.
($100x9 Nights)=$900 |
$900 |
$0 |
$900 |
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Accommodation Alternatives |
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Bed and Breakfast - Possibly
cheaper but even at the same price will provide a more intimate
experience. |
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Hostels provide a different
inexpensive but may not be for everyone. In fact some descent
hostels can be found in Budapest Hungary for around $15/night. |
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Meals |
Assuming on average
$50/day per person. (($50x10 Days)=$500)x2
People=$1000 |
$500 |
$500 |
$1000 |
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Meal
Alternatives |
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There are plenty of
ways to save on meals depending on your willpower, where and what
you eat. We will leave this up to you to limit the amount you
spend. |
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Pets |
If you be boarding
a pet while you are gone, you can pay from $35-$50 / day for a
single animal. ($35x10 Days)=$350 |
$350 |
$0 |
$350 |
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Miscellaneous |
Other expenses such
as snacks, drinks, entry to sites and activities, local
transportation, etc. (($50x10 Days)=$500)x2
People=$1000 |
$500 |
$500 |
$1000 |
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Passes |
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Consider purchasing
city and museum passes to save time and money while avoiding waiting
in long entry lines. |
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$3547.50 |
$1797.50 |
$5345 |
