FOR fun city breaks with bargain beers and cheap flights, check out these European destinations.
Airport transfers experts at hoppa has analysed dozens of European getaways to reveal the cheapest European getaways this winter.
Prague, Czech Republic
One of the most popular spots for budget breaks is the Czech Republic capital, Prague where the average price of a pint is £2.17.
Being the birthplace of Budweiser, Pilsner, a visit to a brewery is a great shout – or check out the new immersive beer experience called Pilsner: The Original Beer Experience.
For some culture, check out landmarks like Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square.
In January you can get flights from Bristol and Stansted Airport from as little as £15 with Ryanair.
You can also catch direct flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester.
Bansko, Bulgaria
Bansko is a small town at the foot of the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria and is a very affordable place.
During the winter months, it’s a cheap skiing spot – during the summer visitors can explore the pretty Old Town or hike through the national park.
After all that hard work, sit down and get a beer which has a shockingly low average price of 90p.
To get to Bansko from the UK, you’ll have to fly to the nearest airport, Sofia.
One-way flights from both Bristol and Stansted Airport start from £16 with Ryanair. Other direct flights operate from Birmingham, Edinburgh and Liverpool.
Sofia, Bulgaria
The capital of Bulgaria has it all, culture, historical landmarks, vibrant city life and beers for an average price of £2.25.
Make sure to stop by the enormous Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which dominates the city’s skyline and is a must-visit.
For more on Sofia, check out what one traveller got up to on an extreme daytrip to the city from a self-guided tour to trying tasty traditional pastries.
One-way flights from both Bristol and Stansted Airport to Sofia start from £16 with Ryanair.
Budapest, Hungary
In Hungary‘s capital you can cruise along the Danube River, walk by the huge Buda Castle or Matthias Church and get citywide views from the Fisherman’s Bastion.
If you want to relax, head to Szechenyi Baths which is one of the best and biggest spa thermal baths in Europe.
It has 15 indoor baths and three grand outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms.
Not to mention that if you fancy a drink while in Budapest, the average price of a pint is just £2.26.
In January, you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Budapest with flights with Ryanair from £15.
You can also fly directly from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, London Luton, London Stansted, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle.
Tirana, Albania
The capital of Albania is where you’ll find lively cafe culture, dynamic nightlife or relax in the Grand Park by the lake.
For trendy bars, head to the Blloku area where drinks won’t cost a lot – in fact the average price of a pint in Tirana is £2.28
Check out Skanderbeg Square if you like exploring historic sites, or museums like Bunk’Art.
For what you can fit into a day, read more on what these two travellers got up to in Tirana from ziplining over the mountains to a private lake and city tour.
In January you can fly directly from London Stansted from £15 with Ryanair. Or head to London Luton to fly with Wizz Air from £20.
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and one of Europe’s oldest cities.
It has plenty of beautiful historical buildings like the fortress and royal palaces. Or head to Knez Mihailova Street for shops, bars and restaurants.
Sava Lake is where you can have a go at water sports as well as tennis and cycling, with restaurants and bars perched on the shore.
For what to do in Belgrade, check out what one Sun Reporter got up to when she headed to the city that’s ‘grand without the price’.
The average price of a pint in Belgrade is £2.63.
It’s easy to explore Belgrade and public transport is completely free too.
You can fly from London Luton with Wizz Air from £28 – and the flight takes just two hours 50 minutes.
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava in Slovakia is fairly small for a European capital, but that doesn’t mean there’s any less to do.
From gazing at the pastel coloured buildings along small cobbled roads to ducking into a cafe or restaurant, or visit Bratislava castle which looks over the Danube River.
When you get thirsty after exploring, head to get a pint which costs £2.46 on average.
You can fly directly to Bratislava from Edinburgh from £15 with Ryanair in January.
Flights from Stansted Airport operated by Ryanair, and London Luton operated by Wizz Air both start from £18.
These are the cheapest European cities to fly to this year according to the experts – with loads of flights from £15.
And for more tips, here are nine ways to visit cities on the cheap from ‘alternative’ airports to staying in business hotels.