Why October is the best time to travel to Europe on a budget

By Pallavi Srivastava

Europe is believed to be a heaven for travel enthusiasts. But often the high prices cause a big concern for people travelling in this region. Well, you should never let anything bring down your travel lust, not even budget. And if exploring Europe is one of your biggest dreams, but you want to go easy on your pocket, then travelling in the month of October can be the best solution.

Travelling to Europe in October has its own set of benefits which will make your trip memorable. Being the shoulder season, you can get best of both worlds. For example: you will get to explore and see most of the places as the winter has not yet arrived, at the same time the costs will be, significantly, lower than peak summer season.

Less crowd

With the peak summer season over in most of the Europe, October makes for the best time to travel for people who love to have cities to enjoy by themselves. Unlike summer, when the streets, restaurants, the historical places, etc., are crowded with tourists; October gives you the opportunity to discover your choice of European destination at peace by yourself.

Good weather
One of the biggest benefits of travelling in the month of October is that you get to skip the scorching heat of the summer. This makes your traveling escapade much more comfortable. October is fall season and the winter has just started to arrive in most places in Europe. It is still not very cold and so most of the attractions of a town are still open.

Also, countries like Spain, Greece, and nearby islands still have summertime in October. So those wanting to experience summer in during this time can plan a plan a trip in these regions.

Cheaper flights
Flight costs are at its peak in usual summer time with most people choosing to travel during that season. But with the onset of fall, the flight costs go down and you can save a few thousands on air tickets by planning your holiday in this season.

Cheaper homestays: A real peep in the culture
By October all students are back to their school and colleges. This means most of the natives have an extra room spare in their houses, which they are ready to rent at a much cheaper cost than hotels. Not just these homestays are cheaper but the experience is far richer as it gives you a real glimpse in the culture of the places.

Living with the locals offers you a chance to know the culture, the food, and the people of the country better. You also get to have better conversations in the dining rooms and at dinner table while living in these homestays. Moreover, the locals can recommend you best, often unknown, places to visit.

Some amazing festivals
October is the time when harvest is done and it is time for celebration. Thus across Europe you will find many interesting and fun festivals and celebrations happening with amazing food and drink. Pepper festival in France, Oktoberfest, and Halloween celebrations in Germany, film festivals in Spain (including the erotic one in Barcelona), Italy, and the UK, are some of the key fun festivals that you can enjoy.

Best countries in Europe for October travel
Well, it depends on what you want to choose. Some of the best countries to visit in Europe in the month of October are Italy, France, Netherlands, Greece, Spain, Ireland, Scandinavia, the UK, and Germany. So plan your trip and roll this October.

And before you go on your Europe escapade in this October, remember to carry a good mix of clothes, including woolens and summer clothes, as the weather will change dramatically from one region to other.

For example: in Italy you may be wearing your jackets and boot while in Spain you might want to roam around in shorts and light top along with a hat. So prepare for both. Wear layers and if it gets, too, hot you can just take off a few layers and be comfortable.