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Holidaymakers with a penchant for warm, sunny days and streets that aren’t packed to the hilt with tourists, take note: these months will give you all that and more when you travel to Europe.
We recommend visiting between March to June and September to October.
Spring and autumn offer warm to hot days and are just outside of the peak holiday periods, ie, the European summer and Christmas break. Being shoulder months, they offer less crowds and less expensive flights and accommodation.
My Cruises - Tours
My Cruises - Tours
Up to $4,000 bonus value on 15-day Europe tour with flights
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Available for travel from 28 April – 7 July 2023 to 7 countries including London, Paris, Rome, Venice and Amsterdam. Package includes return airfare, accommodation, breakfast, guide and more.
Princess Cruise Lines
Princess Cruise Lines
Up to $400 OBC worldwide cruises
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Available on select cruises from 2022–2023 on destinations including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Alaska, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
Contiki
Contiki
Up to 20% off Europe tours
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Available on select travel dates in 2022 to destinations including England, Italy, Spain, Rome and more.
Omio
Omio
Europe train tickets from €10
Valid on select trains in Europe. Sample price is for trains from Milan to Venice.
TripADeal - Cruise
TripADeal - Cruise
Up to 19% off 19 days Europe trip with cruise and flights
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Available on select dates from 21 April – 4 August 2023. Package includes return flights, 7-night Mediterranean and Greek Islands cruise with MSC Cruises, accommodation, meals and more.
My Travel Experience (formerly Destination International)
My Travel Experience (formerly Destination International)
Up to 13% off 11-day Europe river cruise and flights
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Available on select 2023 dates. Package include return flights to Amsterdam, accommodation, onboard meals and more.
TripADeal
TripADeal
Arctic Europe tour w/ Northern Lights experience + flights from $6,599
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Available on select dates from January – March 2023. Package includes return airfare departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth, accommodation, breakfast and more.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Up to 10% off Europe stays for members
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Available on pre-paid bookings made 7 day in advance. Destinations include London, Paris, Rome, Manchester and more. T&Cs apply.
Adina
Adina
Up to 10% off Europe getaways
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Available on stays until 31 December 2022. Destinations include Vienna, Frankfurt, Berlin and more. T&Cs apply.
Uniworld
Uniworld
Up to $1,500 off all-inclusive Europe cruise with flights
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Available on select travel dates in 2023. Destinations include Danube, Italy, Venice, Amsterdam, Paris and more. T&Cs apply.
Uniworld
Uniworld
Up to $1,500 off 2022 cruises
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Available on select Europe cruises including Vienna, Paris, Milan, Zurich, Budapest and more. T&Cs apply.
Cheap Flights
Cheap Flights
Flights to Europe from $699 return
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Available on select travel dates until November 2022. Sample fare is Sydney-Athens with Scoot. Other destinations include Paris, Barcelona, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Manchester and more.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Up to 10% off Europe stays + up to 20% off dining
Ends
Available on stays until 30 September 2022 for member. Plus kids stay free for aged under 11. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
Go Airport Shuttle
Go Airport Shuttle
5% off airport transfers and car hire
Available on select dates. Destinations include US, Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Sydney and the Czech Republic.
Omio
Omio
Book budget flights in Europe from €23
Available on select flights in Europe including Paris, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam and more. Sample price is from Berlin-London with Ryanair.
Trafalgar Tours
Trafalgar Tours
Up to 5% off family tours
Available on select travel dates in 2022 and 2023 when you book for 5 people or more. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Europe, South Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
Cheapair
Cheapair
Europe flights from USD$1,662 return
Available on select travel dates to Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and more. T&Cs apply.
Interrail
Interrail
Up to 20% off Europe walking tours
Available on select travel dates for Interrail Pass holders. Destinations include Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Paris, London and more. T&Cs apply.
Omio
Omio
Book buses in Europe form €9
Valid on select buses in Europe. Sample price is for buses from Budapest to Vienna.
Eurail
Eurail
Up to 25% off passes
Enjoy 25% discount on your rail travel in Europe. Destinations include France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and more. Must be 27 and below to redeem offer. T&Cs apply.
Best Western
Best Western
Up to 30% off Europe stays
Available on select stay dates at participating Best Western® Hotels & Resorts when you book 21 days in advance. T&Cs apply.
Find the perfect hostel in destinations across Europe including London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam and more. Why use Hostelworld?
Europe experiences four seasons. Summers are warm to hot with countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy enjoying some of the highest temperatures of 30℃+. Winters are cold and can be harsh in some of the northernmost countries such as Russia, Belarus and the Baltics.Europe is a popular destination for holidaymakers worldwide, especially during the summer, so unless you’re attending a summer festival, it’s best to steer clear during July and August.
The best time to visit, weatherwise: July and August provide the best weather, however, to avoid the summer breakers, travel during the shoulder months of May and June and September and October.
The cheapest time to visit: Search for flight deals during the low-season months of March to June and September to October.
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Hi Ando,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder. Our page suggests March to June and September to October but it will be solely up to you when your budget and schedule permits. Hope this helps and feel free to reach back out if you have further questions.
Best,
Nikki