Paris, France, is one of the most notable ‘bucket list’ destinations in the world. Every
year, millions of travelers make the trek from across the globe to experience the unique and
elegant sights, sounds, and tastes of the great city of Paris.
However, unfortunately, visiting Paris seems like nothing more than a distant dream to
many. For every person who has made the wonderful trip, it seems like there are two more who
feel they can’t afford it. After all, Paris is not known as one of the ‘cheapest’ places in Europe.
If you have had a powerful longing to taste an artisan pastry, along the brilliant and
stunning streets of the romance city, but feel like you could never afford the expense--you are in
luck. Traveling and experiencing the city of Paris doesn’t have to leave your pockets feeling
drained. Here’s how you can make this dream trip a reality, on a budget.
- Accommodations.
While it may seem like the perfect place to relax in luxury, the hotels of Paris are
notoriously expensive. Sometimes visitors can spend in excess of $150-200USD a night at even
mid-tier hotels.
This is where being willing to make some small sacrifices is going to come in handy.
After all, traveling cheap does require you to trim some of the travel ‘fat’.
Hostels are an incredibly cheap, and fun way to experience any city. They are typically
located in central, and easy to get to areas of the city. They are almost always a fraction of the
cost of a hotel. They can cost as little as $15-20USD a night. And, not to mention, they are a
great way to meet other travelers! So long as you can stand sharing a room with a few
backpackers such as yourself, you can have an amazing and cheap way to sleep in the city.
- Transportation.
Paris is a massive city, and as such it can be daunting to get around. In the age of
rideshare apps, it is all too easy to simply call a taxi or rideshare driver to escort you around.
This expense quickly adds up. Instead, understand that part of the fun of Paris is the
exploration!
There are countless places for you to rent a bike for the day, or even electric scooters for
excellent prices! In addition, the city has discounts for those who purchase weekly bus/train
passes. By focusing on cheaper ways to get around, you can not only save money, but you can
also see far more of the city!
Besides, even taking the ‘shoelace express’ never hurt anyone.
- Sightseeing.
Paris is chock-full of museums, and stunning sights that you are going to want to see
and experience. However, that cost can quickly mount up if you aren’t careful. This can leave
you are skimping out and skipping a lot of amazing things to see for the sake of saving money.
However, there are two things that every budget conscious traveler should know about
Paris:
- The first Sunday of every month, museums are completely free.
- Visitors can buy the Paris Pass, which allows you to visit over 60 museums and
attractions at an amazing discount.
With a little bit of careful planning, you can see nearly everything there is to see in the
city for quite cheap.
- Final Thoughts.
Paris is one of the most wonderful cities in the world. People travel from all over to see it
for a reason. You should be careful to remember that you don’t have to live in luxury, or even
high expense in order to fully experience everything Paris has to offer. With a bit of know-how,
and willingness to go out of your comfort zone, Paris can be a very affordable trip for nearly any
budget!
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