Discover the countries where you can enjoy a pint for around £3 or a bottle of wine for as little as £6.
READ MORE:There's nothing better than sipping a cool pint after a day spent on the beach and exploring somewhere new. Or, enjoying a crisp glass of wine in a bar abroad, sat underneath a parasol with the sun beating down.
In January 2025, the Office for National Statistics said the average price of a medium glass of wine was £5.17 in the UK, while a pint of lager was £4.83. However, with prices having dramatically jumped since, especially following an alcohol duty increase of 3.66% that took effect in February 2026, it can be refreshing to find bargain booze overseas.
Read on below to discover the countries that guarantee a pint in the sun for around £3 or a bottle of wine for as little as £6. Czech Republic Holidaymakers looking for cheap and good beer should head to the Czech Republic where they can find a pint at around £2.10 Known for its impressive beer culture, the Czech Republic offers some of Europe's cheapest beer at around £2.10 per pint.
Millions flock to the landlocked country, located between Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland, to sample some of the local booze. And wine drinkers will be pleased too, as a glass in the capital city, Prague, usually comes in at around €3 to €5 , according to Alle.
Malta Malta is another good spot and visitors can grab a beer within Valletta's fortress walls for around €4.29 Another European destination, Malta boasts a rich history to explore and plenty of sights to enjoy. The small island country is home to neolithic temples, an impressive coastline - and cheap booze. The capital, Valletta, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and was named the best city in the world in Condé Nast Traveller's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.
The location boasts ornate Baroque architecture and visitors can grab a beer within Valletta's fortress walls for around €4.29 , according to cost of living website Numbeo. As for wine, it's possible to find a bottle for around €7 from supermarket, working out at just £6. Spain The cost of a glass of wine in Spain can vary between £2.10 to £3.80 There are plenty of Spanish spots that promise sunshine, great views and affordable drinks.
Costa Blanca, for example, offers a pint of the local beer for €3 , while La Palma has pints for just €1.50 . One of the smaller Canary islands, La Palma is around 708 square kilometers in size and is known for being green and vibrant, often called 'la isla bonita' - 'the beautiful island'. Despite being small, there are plenty of lush spaces to explore here - and it's even been dubbed the 'Costa Rica of Spain'.
Much like Costa Rica, there are world-class walking treks and one, the Caldera Taburiente hike, takes walkers through the vast Caldera de Taburiente National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, covered in Canarian pine woods and ravines - and home to a range of fauna, birds and reptiles. Elsewhere in Spain, Castelló de la Plana also offers pints for as little as €3 .
The charming city has a rich history and dates back to Medieval times, with architecture ranging from aristocratic houses to peaceful gardens. As for wine, the cost of a glass in Spain can vary between £2.10 to £3.80, according to travel company Holiday Pirates.
Meanwhile, prices in the Balearic Islands range from £2.50 to £4.50. Italy The cost of wine in Italy ranges between €2.90 and €4.30 , while a pint of local lager costs €5.42 Located on the 'toe' of Italy's boot in the country's southern region is Calabria. Calabria is known for being the home of 'Nduja' – the spicy sausage that has been rising in popularity in the UK in recent years.
It's also a great place for affordable beer and wine. Sat surrounded by coastal views and charming streets, a glass of wine will set you back €2 . Or, if beer is more your kind of beverage, a pint of local lager costs €5.42 . Across Italy however, the price of wine ranges between €2.90 and €4.30 .
Slovakia A bottle of wine from a local supermarket comes in at €5.20 in Slovakia Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, is compact with a bustling old town packed with cobbled streets and picturesque buildings. And there's nothing better than enjoying a refreshing pint of local lager after a long day of exploring. Thankfully, the Slovak Pub is one of the oldest and largest venues in the city and serves up beer for just €3 .
Spread across 11 rooms over two floors, each one is dedicated to a different part of Slovakian history. A bottle of wine from a local supermarket comes in at €5.20 . Portugal In Portugal's Guimarães, a bottle of beer can be found for just €2 , and a pint for €2.50 Portugal is a beloved holiday spot for Brits and has plenty of popular destinations where tourists frequent each year.
The price of local beer can be as little as €2.50 , while a bottle of wine from a local supermarket comes in at €5.20 . In one city in the north, Guimarães, a bottle of beer can be found for just €2 , and a pint for €2.50 . The colourful destination also recently made the BBC's '20 best places to travel in 2026' list, giving even more reason to holiday there.
Hungary A pint in Hungary's capital city, Budapest, costs 1,200 Ft With its impressive architecture, renowned thermal baths and affordability, plenty of tourists flock to Budapest every year. In Hungary, the price of a glass of wine varies from 712 Ft to 1,424 Ft , while beer in can cost 800 Ft . Budapest, Hungary's capital, is slightly pricier, but still affordable, at 1,200 Ft for a pint of local lager.
Bulgaria In Bulgaria, a glass of wine could set you back between €2.30 and €4.40 Plenty head to Bulgaria for its charming streets, cobblestone roads and local cuisine. The country has seen a significant tourism boom in recent years, with over 13.6 million foreign visitors in 2025 - a 2.7 per cent increase on 2024. Beer there costs just €2.07 while a glass of wine could set you back between €2.30 and €4.40 .
Poland Local beer can be found for 15zł in Poland, while wine costs between 8.30zł and 16.60zł Poland is well-loved for its affordable drinks, paired with impressive architecture and an interesting history to explore. Local beer can be found for 15zł and wine costs between 8.30zł and 16.60zł .
Park Grodek, located in the Polish city, Jaworzno, known as the 'Maldives of Poland', offers pints for just 9.80zł , according to Travel And Tour World. Its 60 hectares boast rich greenery, beautiful views and crystal clear water across four reservoirs.
Greece Wine tends to vary between €2.90 and €4.30 while a pint of local beer costs €4.90 in Greece Dreamy islands, stunning beaches and blue skies, Greece has plenty to enjoy, and a glass of wine or pint of beer there shouldn't set you back too much either. Wine tends to vary between €2.90 and €4.30 while a pint of local beer costs €4.90 .
Bursting with unspoilt landscapes, beautiful hotels and postcard perfect beaches, Kefalonia is not one to miss and has even been compared to the Caribbean. Beer there is reported to cost €4.25 .
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