Most Affordable European Destinations for Indians

You don't need to spend a fortune to see Europe. While Paris and London are expensive, there are stunning European cities where Indian rupees go much further — without compromising on history, architecture, or nightlife.

7 destinations
Updated February 2026

How We Selected This List

European destinations in our guides with lower cost of living, strong cultural experiences, and good value for Indian budget travelers.

Eastern Europe and the Balkans offer extraordinary value for Indian travelers. While Western Europe can cost ₹10,000-15,000+ per day, destinations like Prague, Budapest, and Athens can be done for ₹5,000-7,000 per day — including accommodation.

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Istanbul, Turkey

eVisa
30 days (single entry) or 90 days (multiple entry)
$60 (~₹5,000) for 30-day single entry
Instant approval

Pro Tip: Can literally apply and get visa in 5 minutes - perfect for last-minute trips

Read full Istanbul visa guide
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Berlin, Germany (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€90 (~₹8,200) for adults
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 4-6 weeks before travel to avoid stress

Read full Berlin visa guide
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Baku, Azerbaijan

eVisa
30 days (single entry)
$25 (~₹2,100) standard, $60 (~₹5,000) urgent (both include $5 service fee)
3 working days (standard) or 3 hours (urgent)

Pro Tip: Standard e-visa ($25) is good value - apply 1 week before travel

Read full Baku visa guide
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Amsterdam, Netherlands (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults, €40 (~₹3,650) for children 6-12
15 working days (can extend to 30-60 days in busy periods)

Pro Tip: Apply at least 1-2 months before travel to avoid delays

Read full Amsterdam visa guide
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Athens, Greece (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) for adults
15 working days (Embassy suggests applying 22-45 days before travel)

Pro Tip: Apply 1-2 months before travel, especially for summer trips to Greek islands

Read full Athens visa guide
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Budapest, Hungary (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) Schengen visa fee
15 working days

Pro Tip: If visiting Central Europe, apply for Hungary Schengen to cover Prague and Vienna too

Read full Budapest visa guide
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Prague, Czech Republic (Schengen)

Visa Required
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
€80 (~₹7,300) Schengen visa fee
15 working days

Pro Tip: Combine Prague + Budapest + Vienna in a single 10-14 day Central Europe trip on one Schengen visa

Read full Prague visa guide

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