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The Cheapest Cities in Europe

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You would like to travel around Europe, but your budget is limited? However, this does not mean you have to give up your plans, because there are many European cities that are accessible, but also beautiful and interesting enough to visit them.

Here is a list of the cheapest cities in Europe, and we present the most interesting ones:

KRAKOW

Although everyone prefers Prague, Krakow is a typical example of classical Europe. You can enjoy in the beautiful forts, castles, palaces, cathedrals and picturesque squares without having to push the crowd of other tourists, as is the case in Prague. The price of food and drinks are not too expensive, moreover, Krakow has excellent tourist infrastructure with affordable hotels, hostels, bars and restaurants. Wawel Castle, the city center and the old square, the basilica of St. Mary, St.. Peter and Paul are just some of the monuments that adorn the city.

Vienna

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Vienna is a beautiful and enchanting city and there are many sight that can be visited. If you are going to visit it for the first time, the following descriptions can be useful:

Hofburg Palace
Hofburg Palace or the Imperial  Palace has been the home of the Austrian Hapsburgs for 600 years. The first fort was built by King Otakar Premist in the 13th century and each new generation added something new until it became a monumental structure as it is today.
It contains the President room, but also the palace now contains 22 separate museums, the National Library, Augustinian’s church from the 14th century, the famous Spanish Riding School and the Royal Chapel, where every Sunday the Vienna  Boys’ Choir sing since  1498th. It is impossible to cover the vast splendor of all that is displayed in the Hofburg, so visitors must make a choice.

The most popular museums are Kaiser Apartments, which lead visitors on a tour of Kaiser imperial apartments. We should not miss to see the Treasury, we we can found a  phenomenal collection of crowns, including the crown of St. Stephen, dating back from the 12th century and all the crowns that were used by the Hungarian and Austrian Kaisers. Also, there can be found hand-painted porcelain from all around the world.

Car Rental in Europe

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There are several means of travelling but your decision mainly depends on your preferences and needs. If you are far from your country and wish to drive a car, there is a simple solution. Rent a car! Car hire in Europe can be an unforgettable and a unique way for Americans to become familiarized with the history of Europe. Seeing ancient architecture, charming villas, vibrant vineyards, and majestic mountains from a car is an exhilarating experience. The following tips and pieces of advice can help you in maximizing the fun of your car rental in Europe.

During planning your European vacation, consider renting a car in your targeted country. It has many advantages over other kinds of transportation, like train or bus. Moreover, you can make your reservations far in advance, print all travel and rental confirmations, and take them with you. Nowadays, many things can be done online.

You have to bring your regular driving license with you, and all your insurance information. Car rental companies need proof that you are a qualified and responsible driver. Also, find out what other documentation you may need while renting a car in your European destination country.

For fully enjoying, you can determine in advance what model of car you will be getting. If you cannot drive a stick shift or manual transmission car, this may limit your vehicle choices. Always ask about the price, availability, and types of fuel. Also, always take the supplemental insurance that is offered by the rental company.

However, you have to be prepared for surprises. There can be some new or different traffic rules, local driving habits, traffic circles, and possible driving on the opposite side of the road will probably present some difficulty.

If you decide to rent a car in Europe be prepared that it will be a challenging but fun vacation that you will never forget. Research, learn the customs, and plan your route. It can be a trip for a lifetime.