Travel Costs

There's good news! Travelers won't have to break the bank to visit Slovakia. This is definitely one of the top Things about Slovakia You Should Know. Slovakia preserves an aspect of affordability due to its undervalued travel reputation, whereas other, more well-known European countries (looking at you, Scandinavia, France, and Switzerland) demand some major splashing. While it doesn't compare to well-known cheap destinations, it's a terrific opportunity to get a taste of Europe without blowing your budget. For the sake of uniformity, we'll discuss costs in US dollars.

Flights to Slovakia vary widely in price depending on where they depart from, making it accessible to those in Europe but out of reach for many travelers. Flights from North America should cost somewhere between $700 and $1,000, depending on where they depart from. Travelers in Europe may be able to find flights for as little as $100!

While the cost of living in Slovakia varies greatly, plan to spend between $40 to $90 per day on food, transportation, and sightseeing. If you're planning a special trip, you should select a provider ahead of time and budget accordingly. One of your most effective financial tools is where you sleep each night. A midrange single-occupancy hotel will set you back around $50 per night (more like $80 or $90 for two people), while a cheap hotel or hostel will set you back around $40 per night. Hotel rooms in high-end hotels can cost upwards of $300 per night. Restaurant meals start at around $10, with lunch being frequently less expensive. Beer is quite inexpensive here, with pints costing as little as $1.50. Fast food meals should cost roughly $6, whereas a three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant should cost around $35.