Those looking to get away for new adventures will be in for a real treat with this European gem.
Best of all, it’s been found to be one of the cheapest getaways around.
According to experts from Compare the Market, who investigated 30 of the world’s most visited cities.
They found the best budget-friendly getaway for a cheeky autumn break that won’t break the banks.
According to the Met Office, November also sees cooler temperatures in this region, with average daily highs of 14.9C.
Istanbul in Turkey has been found to be among the cheapest destinations for an autumn break.
The research looked at factors including public transport tickets, Airbnb rates, and the cost of a meal, with Istanbul coming out on top.
Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city and straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait.
The fifth-largest city in the world offers a treat for all of your senses, including colourful sites to behold and tantalizing treats to savour.
Istanbul provides endless opportunities for exploration and entertainment with an infectious vibe felt throughout.
Visitors to this lively city will be amazed at its cheaper prices compared to many other European hotspots. The average price of a meal is a cool £7.31.
Adding to its most affordable option among the travel destinations, the city’s cost of a one-way transport ticket is only 43p.
When it comes to accommodation, Istanbul was found to have the third-most affordable rates from Airbnb, with an average cost of £68 per night.
For these reasons, Istanbul has been deemed an extremely affordable region to explore the city’s many attractions, including the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Galata Tower.
When it comes to tasty treats in Istanbul, the lahmacun is a must, a wood-fired pizza-like dish.
Other dishes include the popular doner kebab or the sweet delight known as Baklava, which is a layered pastry filled with nuts and covered in syrup and pistachios.
The best way to get from London to Turkey is to fly, which takes about seven hours. While there, you can soak up all the culture and be amazed at the city’s budget-friendly ways.