6 ways to save money in Paris during the Olympics
By Sally French | NerdWallet
As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Olympic Games, the cost of travel in France is undergoing its own bout of Olympic-size inflation.
Even public transportation prices are increasing, with prices for individual public transit tickets temporarily rising between July 20 and Sept. 8 to almost double their current prices. French government officials have said prices will temporarily cost 4 euros (roughly $4), up from the current starting price of 2.15 euros.
The good news is there are still ways to save money if you’re heading to Paris this summer for the Olympic Games.
1. Scope out the cheap seats
Not all Olympic sports are equal — at least in terms of admission costs.
Popular sports such as gymnastics and swimming tend to sell out quickly. Now, the only official way to get your hands on tickets for an event like women’s artistic gymnastics is through expensive hospitality packages. At the time of a NerdWallet analysis in mid-February, such packages start at 495 euros (about $540) — and that’s just for qualification rounds. For women’s gymnastics all-around finals, the cheapest available packages cost 3,750 euros (more than $4,000).