What to pack for a city break?

What to pack for a city break?

A carry-on bag is the best choice to travel with for city breaks. Make sure to always check the restrictions for carry-on luggage of the airline you are flying with.

For a city break you’ll likely find yourself sticking to the basics to carry with you. The listed items should be on your packing list in case you travel with a carry-on luggage:

  • Transparent vanity bag (important for security check at the airport)
  • Shower gel (< 100ml)
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • All cremes, gels, personal cosmetics should be all under 100 ml placed in a transparent bag
  • Sunscreen (< 100ml) if travelling in warmer weather
  • Ibuprofen / Aspirin – for headache, everything else can be purchased at your destination
  • Ear plugs and a sleeping mask if you need help sleeping at new places or on the plane

what to pack for a city break

Holiday essentials

Don’t forget the most important things and keep in mind to store them in a safe spot – big cities are popular amongst pickpockets.

  • ID / Passport
  • Plane / Bus / Train ticket
  • Money in currency of your destination (mostly there are currency exchange offices at the airport)
  • Credit Card to withdraw money abroad
  • Accommodation details and addresses printed (you can also keep these on your phone)
  • Travel health insurance – always good to have insurance when travelling abroad

 

What to pack for a one-night city break?

For a one-night city break you have the luxury of packing super light: a change of clothes alongside all the necessary toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo and soap.

What to pack for a 4-day city break? 

For a 40-night city break you can still pack light, however likely need more clothing, especially when travelling in colder weather. Change of clothing alongside all the necessary toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo and soap.

 

Popular city break destinations

A City Break is a great way to use national holidays, such as when you get a Monday or Friday off and means you can have an extended weekend away. Airlines can occasionally put prices up for these dates, so try and book in advance to get some good deals. Alternatively investigate other options that are available such as using low-cost bus services or trains.

Budapest City Breaks

For a memorable short break, Budapest is a must-see. The Hungarian capital has been on the „Top Ten Cities in the World to see” list for years. No wonder this amazing city in the very heart of Europe is a preferred destination for many fun-seeking European travellers. Its eclectic architecture, great monuments, buzzling cultural life, great cuisine and world-famous spas will surely capture your heart.

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London City Breaks

London is one of the biggest and coolest cities in Europe with so much to offer: cultural sightseeing, attractions, museums, theatres, amazing shopping facilities as well as a buzzing nightlife. London is endlessly thriving and inevitably, it is one place that is on most people’s itinerary; whether you are a first-time visitor of have lived in here for years, there is always something new and exciting just waiting to be discovered.