Top budget-friendly cities for a Christmas market getaway | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNeil LancefieldSaturday 15 November 2025 01:15 GMTWeird and wonderful Christmas traditions from around the worldNew research indicates that the Baltic states offer the best value for UK holidaymakers seeking Christmas market breaks.Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, was identified as the cheapest destination for a two-night trip for two, with Riga, Latvia, securing the second spot.The study by Post Office Travel Money considered costs including return flights, bed and breakfast accommodation and meals and refreshments at the markets.Copenhagen, Denmark, was found to be the most expensive destination, while Berlin improved its value due rising to eighth place due to a 22 per cent drop in flight and accommodation costs.Despite a fall in sterling's value against European currencies, prices have decreased in approximately half of the surveyed destinations, with travellers advised to choose carefully to save money.In fullThe ‘best value’ cities to visit for a Christmas market break on a budgetThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in