Travel experts are urging Brits to make the most of incredibly cheap travel fares to Paris this month, with reports that the French capital is “unusually quiet” away from the busy Olympic venues.

With last-minute flights from Manchester Airport to Paris Beauvais starting at just £17 with Ryanair, and Vueling offering £34 flights from London Heathrow to Paris Orly before the end of the month, now is the ideal time to bag a bargain trip to Paris.

Hotels are also slashing their prices, to “get rid” of rooms that were expected to be booked during the Olympics. On Booking.com, rooms are available from as little as £39 in August.

Laura Evans-Fisk, head of digital and engagement at eurochange comments: “Paris is known as one of the most expensive cities in Europe, and travelling to and from it usually doesn’t come cheaply either. So if you can save some money getting there, you should seize that opportunity.

“In July through to September when the Olympics are happening in the French capital, we expected to see travel, accommodation and public transport costs skyrocket.

“Although some prices have increased, such as Métro tickets which have doubled in price, with a book of 10 increasing from €16.90 to €32, visitors can certainly make huge savings on their flight and hotel.”

Laura explains that now is also the best time to visit Paris, with many popular restaurants, bars and attractions saying they have plenty of availability, despite the Olympics taking place.

“Being a capital city, Paris is obviously never that quiet, and there will of course still be crowds in the areas where the Olympic events are being held.

“However, if you’ve been keen to visit for a while, now could actually be the best time to go. There are plenty of big screens dotted around the city to watch the Olympic events, but you can also avoid the big crowds by sticking to some of the more residential areas, so you can truly experience the city ‘like a local’”.

For travellers visiting Paris over the next few months, whether it’s for the Olympics or just to make the most of cheap travel and hotel prices, Laura shares her top budgeting tips to help you save your cash in the city:

Get your travel money in advance 

“Typically, the EUR rate only moves very slightly over any given month.

“But even when the exchange rate differs marginally when buying larger amounts, it can soon add up, so it’s worth keeping a close eye on the exchange rate before you head to Paris.

“I would always recommend buying your euros before you get to the airport or Eurostar train station, as the exchange rates tend to be far higher than when you buy in advance, in branch or online.

“Typically, Monday through to Thursday is the best time to buy your euros, as these are the least busy days for transfers, so you might see a little less fluctuation in the mid-market rate.”

Use public transport, and buy your tickets in bulk 

“It’s a great idea to get hold of a weekly or monthly pass if you’re planning to use public transport on your trip. This will help you save quite a bit of cash. Although prices are set to increase for the Olympics, if you’re going to be using public transport regularly, it will still be more cost effective to buy in bulk.

“The weekly and monthly travel passes are valid on all forms of public transport in the Île-de-France region, including Métro, RER, bus, tram and train, with the exception of the Orlyval, SNCF train lines with reserved seating, and the Optile special fare lines.”

Rent a bicycle

“Paris is a very cycle-friendly city, and hopping on a bike is a great way to explore. Use Vélib’, the city’s bike-sharing system for short trips. If you’re visiting during the Olympics, there may also be temporary bike rental services set up specifically for this period, so make sure to look out for those.”

Avoid taxis and ride-sharing services

“Ubers and other taxi services will be in high demand over the next few months, particularly during the Olympics, so they are likely to have surge pricing. It’s best to avoid these if you can.”

Book accommodation close to public transport stops 

“A simple hack, but if you can, book accommodation that is near to the Métro, or a bus or tram stop. This will mean you can get around quicker, and you can rely on public transport rather than taxis.”

Plan your routes in advance

“Use apps like CityMapper to find the most efficient and cost-effective routes before you head out sightseeing each day.

“Paris is a huge city, so it’s also a good idea to stick to one particular area each day, rather than hopping from one side of the city to another.”