How much money should I bring to Europe?

Question

I might be going on a 3 week trek throughout Europe. About how much money would I need to bring JUST for food, and souvenirs?

Answer 1

Well, if you're from the US, you're not allowed to bring any food into the European Union (it's also not allowed to bring it into the US, neither).
As for money, most parts of the EU are a bit more expensive, but for food, clothing, etc Germany is quite inexpensive. But, countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, UK are sometimes very expensive - but this also depends what you buy and what your preferences are.

Greetings from Germany...

Answer 2

I'm from the UK so will work this out in British pounds. These average figures will suffice for travelling anywhere in Europe. Budget for food :- £5 breakfast, £15 dinner, £10 supper so £30 a day. For 7 days = £210.........so for 3 weeks = £630.....round it up to a cool £700..................dollar exchange rate of $2 to £1 means $1400..........so just to be safe bring $1500 just for food............plus another $500 for souvenirs = $2000 TOTAL
(i hope that you have additional money for travelling on trains, buses, accomodation and fun activities. Also be aware that most of continental europe uses a currency called the "EURO". Furthermore, bring your US credit card which you can use in stores and get cash out from dispensers. Don't forget to get international travelling insurance to cover personal accidents, theft and baggage loss)

Answer 3

It all depends on what you're buying and where you're buying it. Personally I can survive on quite a small amount of cash, as I'm a great bargain hunter!. Alcohol is out outrageously expensive in bars and restaurants in France, but not too bad in supermarkets. Also bear in mind that there is tripartite pricing system in cafes, if you sit at the counter it's cheapest, at a table inside is dearer, and at a table outside is the most expensive. Public transport isn't that cheap, taxi's are relatively reasonable. The same general rules also apply in France, large cities are more expensive than smaller places, the suburbs (outskirts) are a better deal than the city/town centres (downtown), and touristy areas will be over-priced.

Answer 4

Whatever you take, make it traveller's cheques and you might as well get them in Euros. Are you on your own or with a tour? If some of the meals are included it will reduce your costs. If you have to pay all your meals and accommodation, then it will get very expensive. Join Youth Hostels International if you are under 28 and use them. It will save a bundle. Also plan on buying food at a grocery store, non-perishables are best.

Answer 5

If you're from the US, think of how much you'd need for a 3 week trip within the US, then double that amount. Europe is really expensive.

Answer 6

As much as possible because if you use a credit card the fees are high.

Answer 7

depends on wat ur gonna buy iff ur gonna go on a shopping spree then bring like $2500