{"id":60323,"date":"2023-09-20T13:34:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=60323"},"modified":"2023-09-20T13:35:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:35:21","slug":"albania-and-kosovo-among-top-european-destinations-with-the-cheapest-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/albania-and-kosovo-among-top-european-destinations-with-the-cheapest-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Albania and Kosovo among top European destinations with the cheapest rates"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIf you\u2019ve been traveling long enough, you know that accommodation usually takes up a lot, if not most of your travel budget. That\u2019s why, for those planning to take a wallet-friendly trip this fall, it\u2019s important to figure out which destinations offer lodging options that fit within a strict spending plan,\u201d writes Megi Canco for The Travel off Path, as she proposes Albania and Kosovo as some of the top five European destinations with the cheapest Airbnb rates right now.<\/p>\n

Kosovo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yet another small, landlocked country in Eastern Europe completes the top 3.<\/p>\n

Though Kosovo doesn\u2019t promise the same warm, beachy allure as its Mediterranean neighbors, its gorgeous mountainous terrain, lush forests, and rich cultural scene make for the perfect setting for a fall getaway.<\/p>\n

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View from the city of Prizren in Kosovo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since the country has been a ground of heated military conflict in the past, there are some areas that, according to the U.S. Travel Advisory, are best left unexplored.<\/p>\n

As long as you stick to larger cities like Pristina or Gjilan, though, you\u2019re in for the trip of a lifetime. What\u2019s more, all prices are pretty reasonable, even in more touristy areas.<\/p>\n

Airbnbs are no exception, boasting an average daily rate of 49 euros (~52 US dollars).<\/p>\n

Albania<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once one of Europe\u2019s most off-the-beaten-path destinations, Albania has recently garnered a great deal of interest in the international tourism scene thanks to its rich culture, stunning riviera, and reasonable prices.<\/p>\n

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View from the beach of Ksamil in southern Albania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Generally speaking, Airbnbs in the country are cheaper than hotels, averaging at 60 euros (~64 US dollars). So, if you\u2019re ever in Albania, short-term rentals are the way to go.<\/p>\n

With that said, it\u2019s worth noting that the more touristy, overpriced areas in the country skew that average by quite a bit.<\/p>\n

The reason why so many travelers seem to debate whether Albania is a budget-friendly destination or not is that pricing can widely vary between cities and regions.<\/p>\n

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View from the city of Durr\u00ebs in Albania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you were to stay near one of the most coveted beaches (e.g., Dh\u00ebrmi, Jal\u00eb, Sarand\u00eb) during peak season, you\u2019d notice that the prices are almost on par with what you\u2019d find in certain regions of Greece or Italy.<\/p>\n

However, with the summer season coming to an end, prices are bound to drop. Moreover, there are plenty of gorgeous, budget-friendly cities away from the Riviera you can visit this fall.<\/p>\n

Some of my top suggestions (aside from the capital, Tirana, would be):<\/p>\n