Occitanie, South of France - Budget Travel Guide
Getting There
Let's face it, flights to the South of France aren’t cheap – if you’re on a budget, you’re going to struggle if you are looking at flying into a tourist hotspot like Nice. This is where a little town called Nîmes comes in handy. If you can pack light, you can bag a return flight from Edinburgh to Nîmes with Ryanair for under £50!
(Ryanair.com)
Accommodation
Now that flights are sorted, where are you sleeping? Airbnb will be your best friend. Here are a list of some central accommodations available on Airbnb (all rated 4 star+):
£39 per night
£40 per night
£26 per night!
Not to mention, all of the above are for 2 guests… This means that, if you’re taking a friend, your accommodation for the trip could be secured for £70 each!
Things to Do
Nîmes is a hidden gem - even walking around admiring it is enough to fill a day. But the main attraction is probably the “Arena of Nîmes”, where you can tour for 10 euros. I personally really enjoyed this, I thought that it was really interesting and reminded me of a mini Colosseum!
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(Arènes de Nimes) |
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-montpellier
Once in Montpellier, you can even take a 30-minute bus trip to the beach for only €1.60 each way.
Overall
Following this guide, a 4-day trip to the South of France could cost you just £120 for the essentials. Then, I would say £150 would cover you for food, travel, and activities – keep an eye out for my next blog on my top 10 budget travel tips to find out how!
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