A travel guru has revealed the top ten list of the cheapest pints across Europe, with a delightful twist for UK travellers – each spot is just a direct flight away.
In a fresh TikTok post, traveller and deal-finder Chelsea Dickenson celebrated the end of Dry January by sharing her findings on where to score the most budget-friendly beers in Europe.
As we edge closer to warmer days and longer evenings, a quick getaway could be the perfect antidote to the daily grind. She explained: “To celebrate Dry January finally coming to a close, I have done the searching and found the ten cheapest places to buy a pint in Europe that you can access by direct plane.”
Leading the pack is Debrecen in Hungary, not only the country’s second city after Budapest but also the place where a pint will set you back a mere £1.11. Data from Numbeo shows that a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averages around £32.52, while dining solo at a more modest eatery comes in at about £7.11.
When compared to London, Debrecen is 55.5 per cent less pricey. Hot on its heels is Chisinau, Moldova, where beer lovers can enjoy a pint for just £1.12, followed by Burgas in Bulgaria, where the average pint is priced at £1.50.
At the bottom of the list, Sibiu and Iasi in Romania tie for tenth place, with pints costing £1.85, reports the Express. Finder reports that the average pint in London costs £6.75, with the UK average at £5.17, while the global average pint price stands at £2.74.
Readers took to the comments section to voice their opinions. Brian mentioned: “Surprised by Seville, suppose I only got the tourist haunts in the middle of town.”
Nicola posed the question: “Is it wrong to choose a holiday based on the price of beer? ” Chelsea added a qualification to her post, noting that the outcome might differ if Ukrainian cities were included.
She stated: “AND I SHOULD SAY – I have not included Ukrainian cities for obvious reasons, but I cannot wait until we can safely travel to these because you bet that Odesa, Kiev and Lviv would feature in this top 10.”
Cheapest pints in Europe with direct flights from the UK
- Debrecen, Hungary – £1.11
- Chisinau, Moldova – £1.12
- Burgas, Bulgaria – £1.50
- Skopje, North Macedonia – £1.63
- Pristina, Kosovo & Seville, Spain – £1.67
- Constanta, Romania – £1.68
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina – £1.71
- Brno, Czechia – £1.83
- Kosice, Slovakia – £1.84
- Sibiu & Iasi, Romania – £1.85