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Vilnius Named Cheapest 2025 Christmas Market Break as Copenhagen Ranks Most Expensive

Sterling’s slide is pushing up real costs for UK travellers.

Overview

  • Post Office Travel Money’s 2025 barometer puts a two‑night weekend in Vilnius at £509 for two people, based on flights, B&B, local transport, two dinners with wine, hot drinks and market snacks.
  • Riga places second at £555.50, with lower on‑the‑ground costs for meals, drinks and airport transfers than Vilnius despite a higher overall total.
  • Copenhagen is the costliest destination at about £1,056 for the same basket, with typical two three‑course dinners for two priced at £305 versus £138 in Vilnius.
  • Prague drops to 13th after a near‑50% rise in prices, which the barometer links to fewer three‑star rooms and reduced flight capacity, while Berlin moves up to eighth as flight and hotel costs fall about 22%, making it the best‑value western European option surveyed.
  • An alternative analysis by SumUp highlights Poznan for very cheap pints and low trip costs, illustrating how rankings change depending on which expenses are prioritised.