Travel Deal of the Day (Feb. 21, 2007)

Going to Europe? If you are traveling throughout Europe, you may find that Eurail (the train the travels practically everywhere in Europe) is an efficient and cost-effective way to travel. Eurail is running a sale for Spring and Summer 2007 – this may be the best time to purchase tickets to get the best deal.

The Deal:
Buy a 6, 8 or 10 day Eurail pass by March 31, 2007 and receive one free additional day. Once purchased, the Eurail ticket is good for six month (from date of purchase). Prices vary based on the number of days purchased and the number of countries you intend to visit.

How:
Go to Eurail Deal

The Inside Scoop:
European low cost carriers have flights as cheap as $1 each way (approximately $20 each way including tax) whereas the Eurail Pass starts at $405. So, the question is – why would anyone need to buy train tickets when air travel is so cheap in Europe? The answer is that Eurail serves the city-center of many large cities whereas the low cost carriers may serve an airport 50 miles from your departure or arrival city. So if you are traveling frequently on eight different days, the transportation costs and hassle associated with traveling to and from airports that are far from your departure and arrival location may make air travel less feasible and Eurail a far more convenient and cost effective option, especially if your vacation length is short. Also note that airfares on peak travel dates during the high-demand summer months can be quite a bit more expensive that the $1 fares that are listed in advertisements.