Although Europe can be expensive, it is full of affordable vacation destinations and Airbnb is a popular way for travelers to get cheap accommodation deals.
Since millions of Europeans have opened their homes to strangers on the website, we’ve partnered with Airbnb to discover European cities with the cheapest rates.
Looking at cities with at least 200 listings, Airbnb found bargains across the continent, including in Slovakia and Poland, as well as unexpectedly cheap deals in France and Germany.
From Toulouse to Tbilisi, here are the cheapest cities to rent an Airbnb in Europe, judged by the average cost of a one-night stay.
Note: Some Airbnb listing images do not reflect the average price for a one-night stay in that city.
25. Nantes, France — £36.90 per night
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Surprisingly, two French cities are among the cheapest in Europe to rent an Airbnb. This two-storey apartment in Nantes — which sleeps up to three people and has its own balcony — starts at £47.10 per night.
25. Nantes, France — £36.90 per night
Two cities on the Italian island of Sicily feature in our list. This Deluxe Room is priced at £54.20 per night – around £20 more than the average rate in Palermo – and has stunning views of the surrounding hills.
=24. Ljubljana, Slovenia — £35.40 per night
Apartments in Ljubljana cost around £35 per night to rent. This one, located in the historic old town, is slightly more expensive at £58.90 per night, but has its own terrace and private garden in the town centre.
=24. Toulouse, France — £35.40 per night
This lovely art deco apartment in the historic French city of Toulouse is priced slightly above the average rate, costing £45.60 per night.
=24. Riga, Latvia — £35.40 per night
Riga, the Latvian capital, is full of affordable listings. If you want to spend a bit more, you can admire the pretty rooftops of the old town from this luxurious three-bedroom loft apartment from £122.60 per night.
=24. Zadar, Croatia — £35.40 per night
Two Croatian cities were among the 25 cheapest cities. This one – a bed and breakfast with stunning views over the city – is slightly below the average rate of £34.60 per night.
=19. Bratislava, Slovakia — £34.60 per night
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Ads in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, may be cheap, but they’re still luxurious. This greenhouse has been transformed into a stylish studio for up to three people and from £33.80 per night.
=19. Athens, Greece — £34.60 per night
Two Greek cities feature in our list of the cheapest European Airbnb destinations, including the capital, Athens. This top floor apartment in the city center has its own terrace and costs £45.60 per night.
=19. Budapest, Hungary — £34.60 per night
Budapest is one of the best places to go clubbing in Europe, but it’s also one of the cheapest when you want to relax and unwind. The average Airbnb costs just under £35 per night, but this one-bedroom apartment with lovely antique furniture is listed at £45.60.
=16. Catania, Sicily — £33.80 per night
Catania is filled with Renaissance architecture. You can admire the magnificent cathedral from the balcony on this listing, which sleeps three at £64 per night.
=16. Vilnius, Lithuania — £33.80 per night
The average listing in Vilnius is just under £34 per night, but this apartment – which is located in the heart of the Old Town – is a bargain at £30.60.
14. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria — £32.20 per night
Gran Canaria can be an expensive place to vacation in Europe, but booking an Airbnb is much cheaper than nearby hotels. This penthouse with a terrace overlooking Las Canteras beach costs £45.60 per night.
13. Leipzig, Germany — £31.40 per night
Leizpig is the cheapest Airbnb city in Germany, with an average listing of just over £30 per night. if you want to push the boat out, this central three-bedroom apartment with its own separate dining room, lounge and balcony costs £81.70 per night.
=12. Wrocław, Poland — £30.65 per night
Three cities in Poland feature in our list of the cheapest places to rent on Airbnb in Europe, starting with Wroclaw in the west. This cozy attic loft, which sleeps four, is slightly cheaper than the average listing, at £29.90 per night.
=12. Krakow, Poland — £30.65 per night
Krakow is a great place for a city break without breaking your budget. The average Airbnb rental is £30.65, but you’ll want to spend a little more for this stylish apartment in the city’s Old Town, ideal for business travelers due to its 24-hour check-in policy and its facilities. It costs just £33.80 per night and can sleep up to six people.
=12. Zagreb, Croatia — £30.65 per night
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Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is the cheapest Airbnb location in the country. This Upper Town apartment – which has its own garden – can sleep up to three people and starts at £45.60 per night.
=12. Warsaw, Poland — £30.65 per night
Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is the cheapest place in the country to rent an Airbnb, with an average price per night of £30.65. This central one-bedroom apartment is even cheaper, costing just £27.50 per night.
=8. Kyiv, Ukraine — £27.50 per night
Ukraine is home to some of the cheapest rentals in Europe, with the average Airbnb listing priced at £27.50 per night. This luxury two-bedroom apartment, sleeping five, has a balcony overlooking the local architecture and costs a little more at £66 per night.
=8. St. Petersburg, Russia — £27.50 per night
In 2015, St. Petersburg was voted the best place to vacation in Europe. Rooms average £27.50 per night, but you can rent this entire apartment which sleeps four for £45.60 per night.
=6. Bucharest, Romania — £26.70 per night
Bucharest is one of the cheapest vacation destinations in the world, and its Airbnbs are no exception. This stylish home, which sleeps six, is just 10 minutes’ walk from the old town center and costs £38.50 per night.
=6. Sofia, Bulgaria — £26.70 per night
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Sofia is known for being a cheap vacation destination. This private room with stunning views of the surrounding countryside costs just £11.80 per night.
=6. Thessaloniki, Greece — £26.70 per night
Airbnbs in Thessaloniki are the cheapest in Greece. This upmarket designer space in the city center is a little more expensive at £44.70 per night.
=2. Istanbul, Turkey — £25.90 per night
You can admire Istanbul’s stunning architecture from this central studio apartment from an affordable £44.70 per night, but the average rental cost is much lower.
=2. Belgrade, Serbia — £25.90 per night
Airbnbs in Belgrade are the second cheapest in Europe. This one right in the city center is a bargain at £17.30 per night.
1. Tbilisi, Georgia — £23.60 per night
Tbilisi has the cheapest Airbnbs in Europe, and also some of the cutest. This place, which used to be a small theatre, can sleep three people and costs just £28 a night to hire.
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