Cheap weekend abroad: best destinations from the Netherlands
Updated on 4 September 2026.
A weekend away doesn't have to cost a lot. From Eindhoven or Amsterdam you can fly return for EUR 40-60 to Eastern Europe and Portugal. Add a hostel or budget hotel and you're looking at EUR 130-200 per person all-in.
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Top 10 cheapest weekend trips from the Netherlands
Prices are indicative based on low-season data (November to February, excluding Christmas holidays). Book 4 to 8 weeks in advance for the best combination of price and availability.
| Destination | Return flight | Hotel/night | Weekend p.p. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | from EUR 40 (Ryanair EIN) | from EUR 15 | from EUR 130 |
| Krakow | from EUR 45 (Ryanair EIN) | from EUR 15 | from EUR 140 |
| Warsaw | from EUR 45 (Ryanair EIN) | from EUR 18 | from EUR 145 |
| Prague | from EUR 50 (Transavia EIN) | from EUR 20 | from EUR 150 |
| Porto | from EUR 50 (Ryanair EIN) | from EUR 25 | from EUR 155 |
| Budapest | from EUR 55 (Ryanair AMS) | from EUR 20 | from EUR 160 |
| Dublin | from EUR 55 (Ryanair EIN) | from EUR 25 | from EUR 165 |
| Edinburgh | from EUR 55 (Ryanair EIN) | from EUR 25 | from EUR 165 |
| Barcelona | from EUR 60 (Ryanair EIN) | from EUR 30 | from EUR 180 |
| Lisbon | from EUR 60 (Ryanair/easyJet) | from EUR 28 | from EUR 180 |
Prices are indicative, low season, excluding checked luggage. Flight and hotel prices are updated in real time.
The cheapest weekend trip: Bucharest
- Return flight Ryanair flies daily from Eindhoven to Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) in approximately 2h45. Return from EUR 40 when booked early. No extra luggage costs with hand luggage only.
- Accommodation Hostels in Bucharest from EUR 15 per night (central, good reviews). Budget hotels from EUR 35. The Floreasca neighbourhood or city centre are the best bases.
- Food and drink Dinner at a local restaurant: EUR 5-10. A local Ursus or Ciuca beer: EUR 1.50. Street food at Obor market from EUR 2. Bucharest is the cheapest EU capital city.
- Tips Visit the Palace of Parliament (free from outside, guided tour EUR 10), stroll through Floreasca neighbourhood and visit the Carturesti Carusel bookshop in the centre. Take the metro (2 trips for EUR 1).
Prague for EUR 150 per person
- Return flight Transavia and Ryanair fly daily from Eindhoven to Prague Vaclav Havel (PRG) in 1h25. Return from EUR 50 with hand luggage.
- Accommodation Hostels in Prague from EUR 20 per night, budget hotels from EUR 40. Stay in the Zizkov or Vinohrady neighbourhood for the best value outside the tourist centre.
- Food and drink Goulash with knedliky at a local pub: EUR 5-9. Pilsner Urquell on tap: EUR 1.50. Avoid Charles Bridge restaurants (double the prices), walk 5 minutes towards Mala Strana.
- Tips Visit Charles Bridge early (before 8am, almost empty). Prague Castle is free from outside. Letna Park offers a free panorama over the city. Take the tram (day pass EUR 6, twice as large as the metro and free views).
Porto: the most beautiful affordable weekend trip
- Return flight Ryanair flies daily from Eindhoven to Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) in 2h40. Return from EUR 50 with hand luggage.
- Accommodation Hostels in Porto from EUR 25 per night, budget hotels from EUR 50. Stay in the Baixa or Bonfim neighbourhood for the best range of options.
- Food and drink Francesinha (local cheese and meat toast with beer-tomato sauce): EUR 8-12. Port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia: free entry or EUR 5. Ginjinha shot: EUR 1.50. Tosta mista at a cafe: EUR 2.
- Tips Livraria Lello (famous bookshop): book ticket in advance (EUR 10, redeemable against a purchase). Ribeira waterfront at sunset is free. Fado evening at a small adega: EUR 8-15 including a drink.
5 tips for the cheapest weekend away
- Fly on Thursday or early Friday morning Flights before 07:00 are on average 15-25 percent cheaper than Friday evening flights. You also gain half a day at your destination.
- Travel without checked luggage Ryanair and Transavia charge EUR 10-35 per suitcase per flight. With hand luggage only (one backpack) you save EUR 20-70 per person per weekend.
- Book 4 to 8 weeks in advance This is the optimal window for weekend trips in Europe. Just before departure, prices are 30-50 percent higher due to business demand and last-minute surcharges.
- Compare Eindhoven and Amsterdam Ryanair flies many exclusive routes from Eindhoven (Bucharest, Krakow, Porto). From Amsterdam there is more choice with easyJet and KLM. Always check both airports.
- Book flight and hotel separately Package deals (package holidays via a tour operator) are rarely cheaper than booking separately for a weekend trip. Compare on Skyscanner and Booking.com individually.
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Frequently asked questions: cheap weekend abroad
What is the cheapest weekend trip from the Netherlands?
Bucharest and Krakow are the cheapest options: return flight from EUR 40-45 with Ryanair from Eindhoven, hostel from EUR 15 per night. A weekend in Bucharest realistically costs EUR 130-200 per person including flight and accommodation. Prague and Porto follow closely.
When should I book a weekend trip for the best price?
Book 4 to 8 weeks in advance for the lowest price. Weekends in low season (November to February, excluding Christmas holidays) are 20 to 40 percent cheaper. Fly preferably on Thursday or Friday morning; Friday evenings are more expensive due to high demand.
Which airport is best for a cheap weekend trip?
Eindhoven Airport is cheaper for many European weekend trips: Ryanair offers exclusive routes to Bucharest, Krakow, Wroclaw and Porto. From Amsterdam Schiphol you have more choice with larger airlines (KLM, easyJet). Always compare both airports for the best deal.
How cheap can a weekend trip really be?
An all-in weekend (Friday to Monday) can cost from EUR 130 per person at top destinations like Bucharest: return flight EUR 40, hostel 2 nights EUR 30, food and transport EUR 60. These prices are achievable in low season on less popular dates when booking early with hand luggage only.
Which countries are cheapest for a weekend trip?
Eastern Europe is cheapest: Romania, Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary have the lowest cost of living in the EU, with meals from EUR 3-8 and beer from EUR 1.50. Portugal (Porto) is an exception within Western Europe: affordable thanks to Portuguese price levels. Morocco (Marrakech) is the cheapest option outside Europe from Eindhoven.
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