A new study by TravelSupermarket has named Milan the most affordable European destination for a city break in 2025. Despite its reputation as a luxury hotspot, the Italian fashion capital offers a three-night getaway, including flights, for just €290 per person, according to the Daily Mail.
Milan’s affordability surprises many. However, visitors also get excellent value from the access to iconic landmarks like the Duomo di Milano, Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, and the designer boutiques of the fashion district.
“It’s a surprise to see Milan topping the rankings for the cheapest city breaks, given its luxurious reputation. But in 2025, it offers excellent value for money,” said Steph Marinkovic, head of editorial at TravelSupermarket.
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Rounding out the top five cheapest destinations are:
- Prague – €332
- Krakow – €347
- Budapest – €378
- Reykjavik – €389 (a surprising entry, given Iceland’s usual high costs)
The rest of the top 10 includes Dublin (€418), Berlin (€419), Palma de Mallorca and Athens (both €460), and Porto, which closes the list at €462.
At the other end of the spectrum, New York ranks as the most expensive city break destination globally, with an average cost of €1,122. Within Europe, Dubrovnik is the priciest, with mini-breaks costing around €602. Other expensive options include Venice (€533), Rome (€490), Seville (€485), and Lisbon (€477). Popular cities like Marrakech (€470), Paris (€468), Amsterdam (€465), and Barcelona (€463) also rank among the more costly options.
“The data shows that holidaymakers looking for a great value vacation should consider less obvious cities. Eastern European destinations continue to be excellent value for money,” Marinkovic added. She also recommended early spring and summer as ideal seasons for city breaks, thanks to pleasant weather that encourages exploration.
In a separate travel survey, researchers also revealed the world’s most expensive countries for tourists—surprisingly, the Maldives didn’t make the top three.