10 destinations for a family trip to Europe

• Published date: 20 April 2024
• Author: ZamaNdosi Cele
• Publication title: Saturday Star

Thankfully, there are affordable European destinations to explore as a family

Deluxe Holiday Homes conducted a study to identify the most affordable destinations for safe family travel.

The study looked at the 10 most searched travel destinations in Europe including data from Google Flights. The study also calculated safety rate, family room numbers on booking.com, the average cost of a family room and eating out as a family of four at each destination.

The top 10 most affordable European destinations for family travel:

1. Romania

Romania tops the list, with a composite score of 74.7. This destination is attractive for families, thanks to the lowest cost of family rooms, at $135, and dining out, at $35.

2. Czech Republic

The Czech Republic notched a score of 68.8, placing it in second place. Its safety rate is higher than Romania’s, while the accommodation and eating out costs are slightly more than Romania’s.

3. Croatia

The third most affordable destination for a safe family holiday is Croatia, with a score of 67.7. Croatia also has affordable costs for accommodation and eating out.

4. Finland

Finland is ranked fourth, with a composite score of 64.9. Finland provides high safety across the country and is a great choice for families who enjoy a Nordic experience.

5. Portugal

The most searched country on the list, Portugal, is fifth. Portugal offers more affordable options for staying and eating out than Finland and Croatia, although the safety rate is slightly lower.

6. Netherlands

The Netherlands ranks sixth, with a composite score of 63.7. It is appealing for the safety it provides, and...