7 cheapest holiday destinations in July

Everyone wants to see more of the world, but price can often be an issue when travelling abroad. Fortunately, at flight-delayed.co.uk we have done the research for you and identified the cheapest places you can travel to in July! One thing it is important to note is that flight price is largely dependent on distance. Therefore we have tried to include some destinations slightly further from the UK, rather than simply choosing the cheapest flight available.

 

Number 7 - Berlin, Germany

 

Berlin is a city of arts, culture, science and entertainment. If you are looking for an exciting vacation this July Berlin will not let you down. The city is full of affordable attractions and open spaces, both during the day and at night!

 

Flight price for a round trip: Starting from 46 euros (London), 76 Euros (Paris), 85 Euros (Amsterdam)

 

Flight duration: 2 hours (London), 1 hour 50 mins (Paris), 1 hour 30 mins (Amsterdam)

 

Main Language: German, however (and you might be noticing a theme here) english is widely spoken across Germany, particularly in Berlin. So travelling around and exploring this city is no struggle for foreign tourists.

 

Top Sights: Jewish Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin zoo

 

Fun Fact: Museums can be rented out for drinking nights from 8000-12000 euros. While not useful for your budget travels, this is still interesting to know!

 

 

Number 6 - Milan, Italy

 

Milan is a global capital for fashion and design. But it still has plenty to offer for travellers looking for food, culture and entertainment. While not the cheapest city in Europe, it can be easily reached from Paris for such a small fee that it had to make our list!

 

Flight price for a round trip: 23 Euros (London), 47 Euros (Paris), 65 Euros (Amsterdam)

 

Flight duration: 2 hours (London), 1 hour 25 mins (Paris), 1 hour 40 mins (Amsterdam)

 

Main Language: Italian, however english and french are the cities most widely spoken foreign languages.

 

Top Sights: Sforza Castle, Duomo di Milano, Navigli district

 

Fun Fact: Anyone can “adopt” a gargoyle (for 100’000 euros) from the façade decorations of the Milan Cathedral. The campaign is a part of an effort to preserve the symbol of Milan.

 

 

Number 5 - Prague, Czech Republic

 

Prague is a cultural, economic and historical city within europe, that caters for tourists of all kinds: partiers, travellers, families and the elderly. With numerous museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres and exhibits, there is plenty to do in this lively city. Efficient public transport also makes it easier to get around the city. All this coupled with much lower prices of basic commodities makes Prague an ideal city for a cheap vacation in July!

 

Flight price for a round trip: 35 Euros (London), 95 Euros (Paris), 72 Euros (Amsterdam)

 

Flight duration: 1 hour 45 mins (London), 1 hour 40 mins (Paris), 1 hour 30 mins (Amsterdam)

 

Main Language: Czech, but like most capital cities in Europe, you will not have any issue communicating in English.

 

Top Sights: Old town square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge

 

Fun fact: The locals in the Czech Republic drink more beer per capita than any other country in the world.

 

 

Number 4 – Slovakia

 

Slovakia first declared itself a sovereign state in 1992, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Previously this the nation was a part of Czechoslovakia. Nowadays it is a nation of extraordinary natural beauty, perfect for a cheap holiday in July! With 9 different national parks, slovakia is a great place for people looking to spend time outdoors and relax with a beer (for less than 2 euros).

 

Flight price for a round trip: 47 Euros (London), 78 Euros (Paris), No flight for Amsterdam available

 

Flight duration: 2 hours 20 mins (London), 1 hour 55 mins (Paris)

 

Main Language: Slovak, however many people speak English (especially the younger generations).

 

Top Sights: Bratislava Castle, Tatras National Park, Hurricane Factory Tatralandia

 

Fun fact: Bratislava (Slovakia’s capital), is the only capital city in the world to border two countries.

 

 

Number 3 – Macedonia

 

Macedonia has an extremely rich history, with its earliest settlements dating back as far as 7’000BC. Even if you are not really fascinated by its history, Macedonia is still a great place for a cheap holiday this July! Although this small nation is landlocked, it is host to beautiful lakes, mountains and scenery. While flights to Macedonia are more expensive, it has placed so high on our list due to its cheap commodities (3 euros for a bottle of wine!)

 

Flight price for a round trip: 95 Euros (London), 135 Euros (Paris), 160 Euros (Amsterdam)

 

Flight duration: 3 hours 15 mins (London), 2 hours 45 mins (Paris), 3 hours 10 mins

 

Main Language: Macedonian, english is spoken more by younger generations. However, a

phrasebook would be useful here!

 

Top Sights: Lake Matka, Mountain of Vodno, Church of St. Panteleimon

 

Fun fact: Alexander the Great, was ruler of the former kingdom of Macedon. He was the first conqueror on a global-scale.

 

 

Number 2 - Budapest, Hungary

 

Budapest is one of the largest capital cities in Europe, with great commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. It is also cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and ranked as "the world's second best city" by Condé Nast Traveler (travel magazine). On top of all of this, Budapest is very cheap as long as you steer clear of the most touristy places along the river. Definitely worth a visit this July!

 

Flight price round trip: 63 Euros (London), 88 Euros (Paris), 135 Euros (Amsterdam)

 

Flight duration: 2 hours 25 mins (London), 2 hours 10 mins (Paris), 2 hours 10 mins

 

Main Language: Hungarian, but conveniently English is also widely spoken, especially in cafes and bars.

 

Top Sights: Danube River, St Stephen’s Basilica, Széchenyi Spa

 

Fun Fact: Rubik, the inventor of the famous Rubik’s cube, was born in Budapest

 

 

Number 1 - Sofia, Bulgaria

 

Sofias landmarks reflect more than 2000 years of history, as the city has been under Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupation. Bulgaria is also an area with a comparatively cheap cost of living to the UK as beers cost the equivalent of 70p! If you are looking to explore a city that has a different culture to countries in Western Europe, Bulgaria may be the place for you!

 

Flight price for a round trip: 116 Euros (London), 90 Euros (Paris), 145 Euros (Amsterdam)

 

Flight duration: 3 hours 10 mins (London), 2 hours 40 mins (Paris), 2 hours 45 mins (Amsterdam)

 

Main Language: Bulgarian, this is a language using the cyrillic alphabet. This can make travelling around slightly more difficult, although english is becoming more widespread across the region.

 

Top Sights: Boyana Church, Vitosha Mountain (Skiing), Ivan Vazov National Theatre

 

Fun Fact: Bulgaria were allies with Nazi Germany during world war 2 but saved 48’000 Jewish citizens.

 

 

Claiming compensation for a flight delay or cancellation

 

After reading this article you may find time off work, organise a trip with your friends and then book the cheap flights advertised above. However, that does not give you the guarantee of enjoying a perfectly smooth holiday, as around 20% of all flights are delayed! A delayed flight can be a minor inconvenience or even ruin the whole holiday. However, at Flight-delayed.co.uk our goal is to make sure that our customers come out with nothing but positive memories of their time abroad.

One way to do this is by helping you claim compensation if your flight is delayed! Under EU regulations all passengers are entitled to compensation (up to 600 Euros) when their flight is delayed for over 3 hours. If you have been delayed and you would like to see if you are entitled to compensation, submit your details with our free flight checker. This is completely free and non-committal, so there is no harm in checking! We hate to end a happy post on a downer, so here’s a happy fact to take with you on your travels: Otters hold hands while they sleep so they don’t drift away from one another!

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