Paris is known as the city of love but it's also known for being a very expensive destination to travel to. There are many people who would love to visit Paris but are put off by the high prices. There are however some simple ways to visit Paris on a budget. From the cheapest forms of transportation to tips on how to eat without spending a fortune. Pairs really is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world, and for all you wannabe visitors, this article is a guide on how to make traveling to Paris affordable.

1. Use Affordable Transportation

The first consideration that you need to make is how to get to Paris on a budget. There are multiple choices but for any visitors who live in mainland Europe or in the UK, one of the cheapest ways is to come into Paris by car, park at your hotel and then take the Paris Metro to visit all of the sites. Other possibilities for getting into Paris cheaply are buses and trains and if you live in the UK you can take a Eurostar directly from London. There are lots of schools that take trips to Disneyland Paris from the UK but when they plan their students’ trip, they will drive a coach from their school through the Channel Tunnel. This is a really cost-effective way to travel and whether you are planning a school trip or a big school trip, the Channel Tunnel is always an option that you should consider. Once in Paris, the Paris Metro system is the absolutely best way to get around Paris on a budget because it is really affordable and there are so many stops that every single place in Paris that you will want to see if easily accessible. Many subway systems in other countries charge extra fees if you travel from one zone to another but on the Metro, you just pay one price no matter which Arrondissements you are traveling between. 

2. Take In the Sights

Parisian architecture is absolutely beautiful and just walking down the boulevards of Paris or next to the Seine is an incredible experience that costs absolutely nothing. Many of the famous spots in Paris such as the Arc de Triomphe are totally free to visit. When you are planning your Paris itinerary, make sure to allow yourself enough time to walk up and down the Champs Elysee and check out the streets of La Bastille. There are so many fantastic photo opportunities, including great shots of the Eiffel Tower that you can find with a little exploring and which will not cost you a Euro to visit. Spending a few days just taking in the sights will provide you with a bigger budget to pay for some of the must-visit places. Before you go to Paris, make sure you check the ticket prices for the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Make sure to use your student card for discounts on admission to the most iconic places. There are lots of museums in Paris that are free to enter but make sure you get to them early as they get very busy very quickly. Click here for more unmissable things to do in Paris

3. Plan your Accommodation Wisely

There are so many accommodation options available in Paris to suit any budget but it is really important that you spend a lot of time researching your accommodation to make sure that you get a good deal. There are thousands of hotels, hostels, guesthouses and other kinds of places to stay, and you can save a lot of money if you do your accommodation homework carefully. One of the most expensive aspects of visiting Paris is the price of the food and one way to significantly reduce your spending is to stay somewhere with a kitchen so that you can cook your own food. Paris has some of the best food in the world and part of the Paris experience is to eat the local food but you can cook your own breakfast and prepare a packed lunch for while you are walking around the city, and this will enable you to budget for a great dinner out in Paris each night. The local stores sell the best quality French bread, cheese and wine, so even preparing your own food will provide a wonderful Parisian experience.
 
Paris is an amazing city and anyone who is lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit Paris should take it without hesitation. If you are planning a trip to Paris, then make sure to follow this guide in order to save money. Lots of careful research can significantly reduce how much money you spend on your trip which will allow you to have the best Parisian experience.
 

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