Travel Options: Europe

GETTING AROUND EUROPE

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Europe is one of the most user-friendly destinations in the world. Depending on your budget and timeframe, you could literally use every mode of transportation within one vacation.

Once on the ground in Europe, the options are numerous: airplanes, ferries, trains, buses, taxis, rental cars or even bicycles are all great ways to enjoy different aspects of the European adventure.

Low-cost carriers are among the most popular ways to take the edge off pricey intra-European flights and can sometimes be less expensive than train travel for the same distance. Check which airports the low-cost carriers operate from as many of them fly to cheaper, less congested airports which also happen to be some distance from the major city they serve. However, most offer regular shuttle services to the relevant city. Since they emphasize cost, they are usually booked online.

Railpasses feature price incentives when two or more people travel together, and ferries are often linked into the rail timetable and covered by railpasses. Once you arrive at train stations, seek out the “i” signs for the local tourist information office which often provides free maps, guides to current performances or local festivals, transit maps, advice on restaurants and hotels, and sometimes hotel booking services.

Car rental could be a real option especially if traveling with two or more people, and it can often be less expensive to rent a medium-sized car or a recreational vehicle for a family trip, for instance. Together, the expenses such as gas, parking and paying tolls and insurance will be less daunting if shared.

Bus travel is usually much more cost-efficient and is sometimes the only means to reach smaller towns that are out of the reach of trains or planes.

Bicycles can be rented at major railway stations in many countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland and Switzerland. Copenhagen still offers thousands of bikes for free; a deposit is refunded when the bike is returned!

For metropolitan areas, walking is ideal or consider local public buses and trains for slightly longer distances. If you plan to be in a city for three or four days, ask about purchasing a travel card or pass, which can often be a great value for quick hops on and off public buses or subways to keep your sightseeing flexible.