Skip to content


THE BUDGET


FREAK

  • €3/Day Rental Car GuideExpand
    • Cheapest Car Rental in Europe
    • DiscoverCars Review
  • Sleeping in Rental CarsExpand
    • Is It Legal in Europe?
    • Best Rental Cars to Sleep In
    • Carry-On Packing List
  • Trip ReportsExpand
    • Budget Travel Cost per Day
    • Budget Travel Tips
  • Saving $122k in Australia
THE BUDGET FREAK
Saving $122k in Australia
  • Active lava flow on Mount Etna at twilight, photographed during a hike on the Pista Altomontana trail, Sicily
    Trip Reports | Accommodation | Buses | Overviews | Rental Cars | Sleeping in Cars

    Southern Italy & Malta on €31/Day: Rome, Naples, Sicily

    ByFrank June 17, 2026October 9, 2026

    11 nights sleeping in rental cars, 12 nights in hostels.

    Read More Southern Italy & Malta on €31/Day: Rome, Naples, SicilyContinue

  • Northern lights over a snowy road near Rovaniemi, Finland, March 2026
    Trip Reports | Accommodation | Buses | Overviews

    Finland & The Baltics on €23/Day: Buses, Hostels and Aurora

    ByFrank June 15, 2026October 9, 2026

    25 days, five countries, northern lights included.

    Read More Finland & The Baltics on €23/Day: Buses, Hostels and AuroraContinue

  • A vibrant display of the Aurora Borealis with green and purple lights arching across the night sky above a snow-covered landscape in Rovaniemi, Finland.
    Trip Reports | Accommodation | Buses

    Helsinki and Rovaniemi on €29/Day: Northern Lights in March

    ByFrank June 15, 2026October 9, 2026

    Five days in Finland – one day in Helsinki, three nights chasing northern lights in Rovaniemi.

    Read More Helsinki and Rovaniemi on €29/Day: Northern Lights in MarchContinue

  • Medieval Viru Gate towers at the entrance to Tallinn old town, with flower stalls and pedestrians in the foreground, Estonia
    Trip Reports | Accommodation | Buses

    Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on €18/Day: 3 Baltic Capitals

    ByFrank June 14, 2026October 9, 2026

    Three Baltic countries, one week each. Here’s what it cost.

    Read More Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on €18/Day: 3 Baltic CapitalsContinue

  • Black Dacia Sandero Stepway parked on red volcanic soil by the ocean, São Jorge, Azores
    Trip Reports | Overviews | Rental Cars | Sleeping in Cars

    5 Azorean Islands on €31/Day: Sleeping in 5 Rental Cars

    ByFrank June 9, 2026October 9, 2026

    21 days, five Azorean islands, five rental cars, sleeping in all of them. Return flights from Lisbon included.

    Read More 5 Azorean Islands on €31/Day: Sleeping in 5 Rental CarsContinue

  • Malbork Castle viewed from across the Nogat river, Poland — largest brick castle in the world by land area
    Trip Reports | Rental Cars | Sleeping in Cars

    Northeastern Poland on €24/Day: Sleeping in an €8 Rental Car

    ByFrank May 23, 2026October 9, 2026

    Malbork Castle, Wolf’s Lair, bison searches, a kayak trip, and a beach 2km from the Russian border. 10 days in northeastern Poland at €24/day.

    Read More Northeastern Poland on €24/Day: Sleeping in an €8 Rental CarContinue

  • Saharna Monastery complex viewed from hilltop cross viewpoint, Moldova
    Trip Reports | Accommodation | Buses | Rental Cars

    Moldova on €22/Day: Chisinau, Transnistria & Monastery Loop

    ByFrank May 21, 2026October 9, 2026

    Moldova is the least visited country in Europe. Here’s what I spent.

    Read More Moldova on €22/Day: Chisinau, Transnistria & Monastery LoopContinue

  • Moving sand dunes in Słowiński National Park on the Baltic coast of Poland in April
    Trip Reports | Rental Cars | Sleeping in Cars

    Polish Coast, Gdańsk on €16/Day: Sleeping in a €4 Rental Car

    ByFrank May 18, 2026October 9, 2026

    Poland’s Baltic coast empties out in April. National parks are free and beaches empty.

    Read More Polish Coast, Gdańsk on €16/Day: Sleeping in a €4 Rental CarContinue

  • Colorful buildings and old wooden sailboats along Nyhavn canal in Copenhagen at sunset
    Trip Reports | Accommodation | Buses

    Scandinavia on €32/Day: Copenhagen, Oslo & Stockholm

    ByFrank May 16, 2026October 9, 2026

    Scandinavia has a reputation for being the most expensive region in Europe.

    Read More Scandinavia on €32/Day: Copenhagen, Oslo & StockholmContinue

  • View across the ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius visible in the background, Naples, Italy.
    Trip Reports | Accommodation | Buses

    Naples on €35/Day: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast & €26 Artecard

    ByFrank April 28, 2026October 9, 2026

    A €26 Artecard got us into €109 worth of sights across the Naples region. Total trip breakdown.

    Read More Naples on €35/Day: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast & €26 ArtecardContinue

  • View of the Roman Forum at sunrise with the Temple of Saturn columns in the foreground and the Colosseum visible in the background.
    Trip Reports | Accommodation

    Rome on €37/Day: Colosseum, Vatican and Pantheon

    ByFrank April 26, 2026October 9, 2026

    Rome’s three main sights cost €48 per person. We kept the rest to €36.94/day.

    Read More Rome on €37/Day: Colosseum, Vatican and PantheonContinue

  • A white Toyota Aygo X rental car parked on a rocky coast in Gozo, Malta, during a vibrant sunset over the Mediterranean Sea.
    Trip Reports | Rental Cars | Sleeping in Cars

    Malta and Gozo on €24/Day: Sleeping in a Rental Car

    ByFrank April 26, 2026October 9, 2026

    Malta is the smallest EU member state. Five days, two islands.

    Read More Malta and Gozo on €24/Day: Sleeping in a Rental CarContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 2 3 Next PageNext

I use DiscoverCars to search rentals and often find deals under €10/day. If you book through my links, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

© 2026 The Budget Freak

  • About Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • €3/Day Rental Car Guide
    • Cheapest Car Rental in Europe
    • DiscoverCars Review
  • Sleeping in Rental Cars
    • Is It Legal in Europe?
    • Best Rental Cars to Sleep In
    • Carry-On Packing List
  • Trip Reports
    • Budget Travel Cost per Day
    • Budget Travel Tips
  • Saving $122k in Australia