MONACO on a Budget: 5 Things to do Under €10

MONACO on a Budget:

5 Things to do Under €10

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Let’s face it—Monaco isn’t exactly known for its budget-friendly vibes. This is the kind of place where “casual lunch” means lobster carpaccio with a side of yacht envy!

But believe it or not, you can experience the glam life without selling a kidney. Tucked between the casinos and couture are a handful of surprisingly affordable—and dare we say delightful—things to do that won’t wreck your wallet. So grab a €10 note (and maybe a croissant for emotional support), and let’s dive into Monaco on a budget.

1. Visit the Nouvel Musée National de Monaco (NMNM) — Villa Paloma / Villa Sauber

Contemporary art, interesting exhibits.

The New National Museum of Monaco, is a museum of contemporary visual art based in Monaco, separated into two locations: the Villa Sauber and the Villa Paloma.

Villa Paloma: 56 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, 98000 Monaco

Villa Sauber: 17 Avenue Princesse Grâce, 98000 Monaco

According to their official website (https://www.nmnm.mc/en/visit/hours-and-admissions/) the admission costs are:

Full price NMNM ticket (Villa Paloma + Villa Sauber): 6€
Groups (min. 15 people): 4€
Free entrance every Sunday.
Free for anyone under 26 years old, students, scholar groups and groups of children, Monégasque citizens, ICOM and CIMAM members, job seekers upon presentation of documentary evidence, disabled

Villa Paloma

Villa Sauber

2. Ride the local bus-boat across Port Hercule

Tired from all the walking? Why not enjoy a quick boat ride across Monaco’s Port Hercule? You save time & have fun! The trajectory lasts approximately 10 minutes and departures take place every 20 minutes! The boat bus operates continuously from 8am to 8pm.

Location: Quai Rainier I, Quai des États-Unis, 98000 Monaco

Enjoy the waterfront views and admire the yachts from the single trip costing only 2€ per person!

Docked Bus-boat

3. Stroll through the Japanese Garden

In the mood for a calming walk to clear your mind? Take a stroll through Monaco’s Japanese garden, a calm, meditative environment with ponds, artistic landscaping, waterfall features, designed by Yasuo Beppu, a Japanese landscape architect and opened in 1994.

The cinematic garden is found in Larvotto, Monaco’s beachfront district, and is free to enter, on a daily basis from 9am till sunset.

Location: 5 Avenue Princesse Grâce, 98000 Monaco

4. Visit the Exotic Garden

Discover unreal panoramic views and a global cactus collection!

Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the entire Principality of Monaco, including the historic Rocher, the modern Fontvieille district, the port with its yachts, and the surrounding coastline stretching towards Italy and the Alps on clear days!

Location: 62 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, 98000 Monaco

According to their official website (https://www.jardin-exotique.mc/en/prepare-my-tour), ticket prices are the following:

Adults: 7,20€
Kids (4-18 years old): 3,80€
Kids under 4 years old: free
Students (with a student card, max 30 years old): 3,80€
Senior (+65 years old): 5,50€
Groups and school rates on demand and reservation
Disabled people: 3,50€ (adults) and 2,50€ (4-18 years old)

Fontvielle district visible from the Exotic Garden

The Rock district visible from the Exotic Garden

5. Admire the Prince’s Car Collection

Last but certainly not least, this one is for all the car lovers out there! Discover an impressive display of classic & rare cars from Prince Rainier III, open to the public since 1993. The collection features over 100 cars that Prince Rainier III amassed over more than forty years!

Location: 54 Route de la Piscine, 98000 Monaco

According to the official website (https://www.palais.mc/en/museum-and-visits/the-cars-collection-of-h-s-h-the-prince-of-monaco-1-27.html), admission costs are the following: