[Albion] So, how much did Europe cost you?

[Official Old Man]

It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

 

[portlock seagull]

Football is certainly the preserve of the wealthy on and off the pitch these days going by that! But you also can’t put a price on memories

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

For 4 bags you could have had 3 weeks in Australia with a nice air bnb gaff!

 

[timbha]

It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

So if you add the cost of the 4 home matches (x 2) plus travel, beer, food, etc you are looking at £5k - still hoping we get into Europe next season?

 

[Beanstalk]

The reality is we got incredibly lucky as fans with the draw. We could’ve spent thousands on trips to some dreadful places, instead we got to go to 4 places that you’d absolutely choose to go on holiday to football aside.

We also did Marseille by having a day either side of the game in Paris. Couldn’t have been better tbh.

 

[BN9 BHA]

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

Life is about experiences Shirley.

I was lucky in that I had the time, opportunity and sufficient funds to go to the four home games and to both Marseille and Rome away - never to be forgotten - I tried to be as cost effective as possible but it was worth every penny imo.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Conversely, I did none of the aways and none of the homes.

I’ve just done a quick ‘back of fag packet’ calculation and early indications are that it cost me f*** all, which falls nicely within my budget.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

For 4 bags you could have had 3 weeks in Australia with a nice air bnb gaff!

And hot tub fun with @sydney ?

 

[Bry Nylon]

And hot tub fun with @sydney ?

Priceless

 

[Bry Nylon]

£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

I’ve done Broadstairs for A LOT less than four grand.

 

[AstroSloth]

The reality is we got incredibly lucky as fans with the draw. We could’ve spent thousands on trips to some dreadful places, instead we got to go to 4 places that you’d absolutely choose to go on holiday to football aside.

We also did Marseille by having a day either side of the game in Paris. Couldn’t have been better tbh.

I did Marseille with a day either side in Nice which was a beautiful city, 100% would go back at some point.

 

[Bodian]

Conversely, I did none of the aways and none of the homes.

I’ve just done a quick ‘back of fag packet’ calculation and early indications are that it cost me f*** all, which falls nicely within my budget.

Although I did buy a few extra beers to accompany the dodgy stream viewing. So, maybe £20.

 

[Quebec Seagull]

Two home games vs Marseilles and Roma = £1000s, lol. But they represented a couple of highlights wrapped inside longer UK vacations that included a week in Edinburgh, the Highlands and Skye.

Leaving tomorrow for London for some shows and as yet unexplored museums & neighbourhoods, then back home Thursday to Canada, the kids and the job.

I feel Brighton is my home away from home, at least as far as England is concerned! Love it here

.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Conversely, I did none of the aways and none of the homes.

I’ve just done a quick ‘back of fag packet’ calculation and early indications are that it cost me f*** all, which falls nicely within my budget.

I did AEK home which cost me £80 and 2 weeks with Covid.

 

[el punal]

Loose change for me compared with others on here. Three of us went by car to Amsterdam via Le Shuttle. Stayed at a hotel for Wednesday and Thursday nights and returned Friday. All in all, with petrol, hotel, food, booze and match ticket the cost was around £600.

 

[MJsGhost]

It's frightening. I done all four. Two were three day events and Athens & Rome were 7 day holidays with the wife. I used my card for nearly everything (Nationwide no fees) so I know what I spent.
My total outlay via bank statements was £4405 including travel, hotel and all food & drink. Being retired, I didn't need to take holiday time off.
With Marseille & Ajax costing around £650 each I could have cut this to £2600 I guess had I dumped the wife.
The pros.
I've never been to any of these cities before. Had a wonderful time. Will return to Amsterdam as it was so welcoming plus, now I see how easy it is to jump on a plane, watch out Europe here I come.
Cons
£4405 would get me two weeks on a sandy hot beach.

From what I've heard, divorce would likely have outweighed your short-term saving, so you made the right call.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Hmm…only saw the home ties (how do peeps afford these trips ..but gd on them) …already had a TNT sub for the away ones so not counting that …taking into account my punt on the first game against AEK Athens …about £30..oh hang on allowing for Roma away leg a tenner

 

[Bozza]

£350m a week, give or take.

 

[BattFink]

Did all 4 away games

Didn't really keep an eye on food/drink but accommodation, flights, transport & tickets came to £1658

Would I do it again... HELL YES