Every year the countries of Europe attract millions of travelers from all over the world. The easiest way to visit Europe is to buy a ticket from a travel company. However, many tourists offer a cheaper and more interesting way - to organize a trip on their own.
Instructions
Step 1
Apply for a visa. You will need a Schengen visa to enter the European Union. Not many people know that even at this stage you can save money. To do this, simply find out where the consulate of the selected country is located in your city. The consulate website usually has all the necessary information about the required documents and the time of admission. Collect the necessary papers yourself and go to the consulate. Thus, you will not overpay to intermediary firms for obtaining a visa.
Step 2
Decide on the type of transport. By combining several types of transport, you can significantly save money. There are low cost airlines in Europe that sell tickets for their flights at very low prices. However, low-coasters fly exclusively in European countries. Unfortunately, the Russian sky is closed for them. So the main task of an independent traveler is to get to the territory of the European Union.
Step 3
Make a detailed itinerary for your trip. If you are planning a trip from Moscow, you can take a direct train to one of the European capitals. Then transfer to a low-fire company plane and fly to your destination. When planning a route, study the schedule, think over how you will get to the airport.
Step 4
Buy tickets. You can find a suitable flight, as well as purchase tickets for it, using the Internet. First, find out which airlines fly to your chosen country. A list of low-cost companies can also be easily found on the net. Then search the carrier's official website and order your tickets.
Step 5
Book your hotel. Knowing the exact dates of your travel, you can start looking for a suitable place to stay. There are several major hotel booking sites on the Internet. There you can also find very profitable offers - sometimes hotels reduce the cost of living by up to 70%, provided that payment is made immediately after booking.
Step 6
Another way to significantly save on accommodation is to book a private apartment. In Europe, this type of accommodation is very developed, when local residents provide their guests with their apartments for a small fee. Such advertisements can also be found on the internet. By the way, besides the fact that apartments are sometimes much cheaper than hotels, you can also save on food. Unlike apartments, it is very rare to find a full kitchen in hotels. If you wish, you can not eat in a cafe, but buy groceries in a nearby supermarket and cook at home.
