But we wanted to prove it. So we opened up a spreadsheet and crunched some serious numbers. Here’s how much a 12-day European trip with Contiki costs vs doing it yourself.
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DIY Travel
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With Contiki |
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Transport |
£1,494 (Car hire? Petrol? Tolls? Booking tickets yourself?) |
Included (With an expert driver to whizz you from door to door)
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Accommodation |
£1,075 (Plus HOURS of searching online) |
Included (Comfy and convenient hotels you can trust)
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Food |
£334 |
Included |
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Experiences |
£144 (But you gotta find them first... and then wait in line)
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Included (Plus your pass to get the best 360° views of Paris)
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Total |
£3,047 Per day: £253 |
£2,485 Per day: £207
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All trip prices are in USD $
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