Dollar-Saving European Travel Tips
for Americans

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ABOVE: In London, as in most places, some of the best sights in life are free.

Related resources

Before planning your trip, see our articles index, which will make it easy to find advice on money, packing, transportation, destinations, and other European travel topics. Or go directly to our list of European city guides.

Also see our "sites within the site," which have massive amounts of information about featured topics:

For affordable hotels in many European countries, try our discount booking partner, Venere. Its rates are usually cheaper than the prices you'd get if you booked direct, and its guest ratings and reviews will help you get the most value for your money.

Use our currency converter to see what your U.S. dollar is worth in euros, pounds sterling, etc. on any given day.

Finally, here's one last tip:

TIP 8: Don't worry, be happy.

Don't go wildly over budget, but don't obsess about your trip expenses, either. A year from now, you won't be thinking about whether you spent $3 for a Coke or $8 for a vaporetto ride up the Grand Canal.