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Are you planning on spending a month in Europe? If so, you're probably having a wonderful time making plans and deciding on the plethora of famous cities and tourist attractions you'll be able to enjoy.

Let's go over some things you'll want to keep in mind to make your fantastic European adventure both memorable and as affordable as possible!

1. Think about choosing a short-term lease rather than traditional long-term car rental

You may be surprised to learn that as a non-EU resident, you'll be able to take on a short-term lease for a brand-new Renault, Peugeot, or Citrëon. With Peugeot, the minimum duration for the lease is 15 days. Other programs may ask for you to lease the car for at least 21 days.

Taking on a short-term car lease instead of a long-term rental car agreement gives you a variety of different advantages. Firstly, you'll save money! The longer you'll be in Europe, the more money you will save. As long as you're over the age of 18 and have a good driving record you should be eligible for a short-term lease. Short-term leases offer a tax-free lease contract (you won't have to pay VAT). With a short-term car lease, you'll be given full comprehensive insurance and won't have to pay any deductible charge. There aren't any extra charges for additional drivers, as well.

When you have a short-term lease, you'll be able to bring your car to 40 different countries without having to go through the hassle of getting special permission before crossing borders. This makes the short-term lease an especially wonderful choice for people who want to see as much as they can of Europe.

2. Try to be more flexible about dates and airports

Be aware of the different travel seasons for Europe and how the season in which you fly can impact the price of airfare and other travel expenses (such as accommodation). The busiest time for travel to Europe is from June through August, and therefore this is the period during which prices are likely to be at their highest. You'll save money if you travel during the winter or during the shoulder season (fall and spring). Make sure that you try to avoid holidays such as Christmas and Easter, however, as those can be high-demand, as well.

You can also try to fly from less popular airports rather than the most prominent ones. For example, in London you could find a flight that arrives or leaves through Gatwick instead of Heathrow.

3. Look for ways to get free admission to attractions

There are numerous museums that provide free admission on specific days or evenings of the week or at certain points of the month. Try to avail yourself of these. Europe also has many free performances and concerts, for example in parks and various other public venues.

Also look into special cards that provide discounts or even free admission to attractions such as tours or museums, as well as public transportation.

Bon voyage!