Best Budget Travel Destinations Around the World (2025)
Dreaming of travel without breaking the bank? Our 2025 list of budget travel destinations includes wallet-friendly places that offer unforgettable experiences. From Southeast Asia to Eastern Europe, explore cities where street food, public transport, and stays are all affordable, perfect for solo travelers, couples, or digital nomads on a budget.
RANK
1
DESTINATION
Hanoi
COUNTRY/REGION
Vietnam
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
25
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September-November
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Quarter/Hoan Kiem Lake/Street Markets
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Grab/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Phở/Bánh mì
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Vietnamese/English
CURRENCY
Vietnamese Dong
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
15-day visa free (EU)/30-day e-visa (US)
SUMMARY
Bustling city with cheap eats and vibrant street life
RANK
2
DESTINATION
Chiang Mai
COUNTRY/REGION
Thailand
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
28
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November-February
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Temples/Night Bazaar/Doi Suthep
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Songthaew/Scooter
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Pad Thai/Khao Soi
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Thai/English
CURRENCY
Thai Baht
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa free
SUMMARY
Historic city with cheap food and easy transport
RANK
3
DESTINATION
La Paz
COUNTRY/REGION
Bolivia
CONTINENT
South America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
22
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-October
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Witches' Market/Valley of the Moon
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Minibus/Teleférico
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Salteñas/Empanadas
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
BOB (Boliviano)
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
High-altitude city with unique markets and low costs
RANK
4
DESTINATION
Bucharest
COUNTRY/REGION
Romania
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
35
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April-June/September-October
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Parliament Palace/Parks
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Mititei/Ciorbă
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Romanian/English
CURRENCY
Leu
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Affordable European capital with rich history
RANK
5
DESTINATION
Goa
COUNTRY/REGION
India
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
20
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November-February
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Beaches/Forts/Night Markets
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Guesthouse/Hostel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Rickshaw/Scooter
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Goan Fish Curry/Vada Pav
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English/Hindi/Konkani
CURRENCY
INR (Rupee)
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
e-Visa
SUMMARY
Beach paradise with cheap stays and food
RANK
6
DESTINATION
Lisbon
COUNTRY/REGION
Portugal
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
40
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September-October
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Alfama/Belem Tower/Tram 28
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Tram
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Pastéis de nata/Bacalhau
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Portuguese/English
CURRENCY
Euro
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Historic city with great food and budget lodging
RANK
7
DESTINATION
Sofia
COUNTRY/REGION
Bulgaria
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
30
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral/Vitosha Mountain
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Tram
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Banitsa/Kebapche
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Bulgarian/English
CURRENCY
Lev
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Cheapest capital in EU with lively culture
RANK
8
DESTINATION
Siem Reap
COUNTRY/REGION
Cambodia
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
24
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November-February
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Angkor Wat/Night Market
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tuk-tuk/Bike
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Amok/Lok Lak
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Khmer/English
CURRENCY
Riel/USD
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa on arrival
SUMMARY
Gateway to Angkor with low costs
RANK
9
DESTINATION
Lake Atitlán
COUNTRY/REGION
Guatemala
CONTINENT
Central America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
23
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November-April
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Volcanoes/Villages/Markets
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Boat/Chicken Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Pupusas/Tamales
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Quetzal
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Stunning lake with cheap food and stays
RANK
10
DESTINATION
Tbilisi
COUNTRY/REGION
Georgia
CONTINENT
Europe/Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
27
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September-October
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Narikala Fortress/Sulphur Baths
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Marshrutka
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Khinkali/Khachapuri
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Georgian/English
CURRENCY
Lari
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
360-day visa free
SUMMARY
Charming city with affordable food and wine
RANK
11
DESTINATION
Penang
COUNTRY/REGION
Malaysia
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
29
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-February
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
George Town/Street Art/Beaches
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Grab
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Char Kway Teow/Nasi Kandar
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Malay/English
CURRENCY
Ringgit
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Foodie haven with diverse cheap eats
RANK
12
DESTINATION
Prague
COUNTRY/REGION
Czech Republic
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
45
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Charles Bridge/Old Town Square
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Tram
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Trdelník/Goulash
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Czech/English
CURRENCY
Czech Koruna
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Beautiful city with affordable attractions
RANK
13
DESTINATION
Granada
COUNTRY/REGION
Spain
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
38
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September-November
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Alhambra/Old Town/Tapas Bars
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Tapas/Churros
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish/English
CURRENCY
Euro
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Historic city with free tapas culture
RANK
14
DESTINATION
Budapest
COUNTRY/REGION
Hungary
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
36
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Baths/Buda Castle/Ruin Bars
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Tram
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Goulash/Lángos
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Hungarian/English
CURRENCY
Forint
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Stunning architecture and cheap nightlife
RANK
15
DESTINATION
Porto
COUNTRY/REGION
Portugal
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
38
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Ribeira/River Cruises
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Tram
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Francesinha/Bacalhau
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Portuguese/English
CURRENCY
Euro
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Affordable wine city with scenic views
RANK
16
DESTINATION
Lviv
COUNTRY/REGION
Ukraine
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
20
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Coffee Houses
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tram/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Varenyky/Borscht
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Ukrainian/Russian
CURRENCY
Hryvnia
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Charming and cheap city with rich culture
RANK
17
DESTINATION
Manila
COUNTRY/REGION
Philippines
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
32
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-February
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Intramuros/Rizal Park
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Jeepney/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Adobo/Sisig
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Filipino/English
CURRENCY
Peso
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa free
SUMMARY
Bustling city with affordable food and stays
RANK
18
DESTINATION
Kathmandu
COUNTRY/REGION
Nepal
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
18
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October-December
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Durbar Square/Thamel/Boudhanath
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Guesthouse/Hostel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Momo/Dal Bhat
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Nepali/English
CURRENCY
Nepalese Rupee
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa on arrival
SUMMARY
Gateway to Himalayas with low costs
RANK
19
DESTINATION
Fez
COUNTRY/REGION
Morocco
CONTINENT
Africa
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
28
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September-November
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Medina/Tanneries
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Riad
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Petit Taxi/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Tagine/Couscous
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Arabic/French
CURRENCY
Moroccan Dirham
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Historic city with cheap food and stays
RANK
20
DESTINATION
Colombo
COUNTRY/REGION
Sri Lanka
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
25
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-March
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Fort Area/Beaches/Temples
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Guesthouse/Hostel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tuk-tuk/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Kottu Roti/Rice and Curry
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Sinhala/Tamil/English
CURRENCY
Rupee
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa on arrival
SUMMARY
Coastal city with low prices and culture
RANK
21
DESTINATION
Oaxaca
COUNTRY/REGION
Mexico
CONTINENT
North America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
27
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October-March
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Markets/Murals/Ruins
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Collectivo
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Tlayudas/Mole
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Peso
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
180-day visa free
SUMMARY
Cultural hub with cheap eats and art
RANK
22
DESTINATION
Zagreb
COUNTRY/REGION
Croatia
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
34
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Museums/Parks
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tram/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Cevapi/Burek
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Croatian/English
CURRENCY
Kuna
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Affordable capital with lively street life
RANK
23
DESTINATION
Ho Chi Minh City
COUNTRY/REGION
Vietnam
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
26
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-March
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Markets/War Museum/Ben Thanh
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Grab
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Phở/Bánh xèo
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Vietnamese/English
CURRENCY
Vietnamese Dong
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
15-day visa free (EU)/30-day e-visa (US)
SUMMARY
Bustling city with great food and nightlife
RANK
24
DESTINATION
Belgrade
COUNTRY/REGION
Serbia
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
28
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Kalemegdan Fortress/Skadarlija
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Tram
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Ćevapi/Burek
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Serbian/English
CURRENCY
Dinar
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Vibrant nightlife and affordable living
RANK
25
DESTINATION
Antalya
COUNTRY/REGION
Turkey
CONTINENT
Europe/Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
35
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Beaches/Old Town/Waterfalls
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Dolmus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Kebap/Pide
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Turkish/English
CURRENCY
Lira
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Beach city with cheap food and sun
RANK
26
DESTINATION
Medellín
COUNTRY/REGION
Colombia
CONTINENT
South America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
28
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-March
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Plaza Botero/Comuna 13
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Arepas/Bandeja Paisa
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Peso
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Modern city with low costs and culture
RANK
27
DESTINATION
Jaipur
COUNTRY/REGION
India
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
19
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October-March
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Amber Fort/Hawa Mahal
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Budget Hotel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Rickshaw/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Kachori/Dal Baati
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Hindi/English
CURRENCY
INR (Rupee)
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
e-Visa
SUMMARY
Colorful city with cheap heritage sites
RANK
28
DESTINATION
Marrakech
COUNTRY/REGION
Morocco
CONTINENT
Africa
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
32
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September-November
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Jemaa el-Fnaa/Medina
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Riad
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Petit Taxi/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Tagine/Pastilla
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Arabic/French
CURRENCY
Moroccan Dirham
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Exotic city with affordable riads
RANK
29
DESTINATION
Skopje
COUNTRY/REGION
North Macedonia
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
24
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Bazaar/Stone Bridge
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Burek/Tavče Gravče
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Macedonian/English
CURRENCY
Denar
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Cheap Balkan city with unique sights
RANK
30
DESTINATION
Plovdiv
COUNTRY/REGION
Bulgaria
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
25
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Roman Theatre/Old Town
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Banitsa/Kebapche
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Bulgarian/English
CURRENCY
Lev
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Europe’s oldest city with low costs
RANK
31
DESTINATION
Thessaloniki
COUNTRY/REGION
Greece
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
38
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
White Tower/Waterfront
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Gyros/Souvlaki
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Greek/English
CURRENCY
Euro
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Greek city with budget food and nightlife
RANK
32
DESTINATION
Riga
COUNTRY/REGION
Latvia
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
32
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Art Nouveau
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tram/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Pelmeni/Piragi
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Latvian/English
CURRENCY
Euro
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Charming and affordable Baltic capital
RANK
33
DESTINATION
Valencia
COUNTRY/REGION
Spain
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
39
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
City of Arts/Beaches
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Paella/Churros
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish/English
CURRENCY
Euro
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Sunny city with cheap eats and beaches
RANK
34
DESTINATION
Arequipa
COUNTRY/REGION
Peru
CONTINENT
South America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
25
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Plaza de Armas/Colca Canyon
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Ceviche/Rocoto Relleno
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Sol
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Colonial city with affordable adventure
RANK
35
DESTINATION
León
COUNTRY/REGION
Nicaragua
CONTINENT
Central America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
22
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November-April
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Cathedrals/Volcano Boarding
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Gallo Pinto/Nacatamal
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Córdoba
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Historic city with adventure on a budget
RANK
36
DESTINATION
Cluj-Napoca
COUNTRY/REGION
Romania
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
30
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Botanical Garden
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Mici/Sarmale
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Romanian/English
CURRENCY
Leu
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Student city with lively scene and low cost
RANK
37
DESTINATION
Bratislava
COUNTRY/REGION
Slovakia
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
32
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Castle/Old Town
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tram/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Bryndzové halušky
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Slovak/English
CURRENCY
Euro
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Small capital with cheap food and beer
RANK
38
DESTINATION
San José
COUNTRY/REGION
Costa Rica
CONTINENT
Central America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
35
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-April
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Museums/Parks
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Gallo Pinto/Casado
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Colon
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Central hub for cheap travel in Costa Rica
RANK
39
DESTINATION
Mostar
COUNTRY/REGION
Bosnia & Herzegovina
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
25
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Bridge/Bazaars
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Cevapi/Burek
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Bosnian/English
CURRENCY
Convertible Mark
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Scenic city with low travel costs
RANK
40
DESTINATION
Pokhara
COUNTRY/REGION
Nepal
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
20
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October-December
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Lakeside/Trekking
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Guesthouse/Hostel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Momo/Thukpa
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Nepali/English
CURRENCY
Nepalese Rupee
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa on arrival
SUMMARY
Adventure base with cheap stays
RANK
41
DESTINATION
Baku
COUNTRY/REGION
Azerbaijan
CONTINENT
Asia/Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
28
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old City/Flame Towers
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Plov/Kebabs
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Azeri/English
CURRENCY
Manat
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa on arrival
SUMMARY
Modern city with historic charm and value
RANK
42
DESTINATION
Almaty
COUNTRY/REGION
Kazakhstan
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
25
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Mountains/Panfilov Park
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Metro/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Shashlik/Beshbarmak
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Kazakh/Russian
CURRENCY
Tenje
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa free
SUMMARY
Mountain city with cheap food and nature
RANK
43
DESTINATION
Da Nang
COUNTRY/REGION
Vietnam
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
23
BEST TIME TO VISIT
February-April
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Beaches/Marble Mountains
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Grab
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Mi Quang/Banh Xeo
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Vietnamese/English
CURRENCY
Vietnamese Dong
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
15-day visa free (EU)/30-day e-visa (US)
SUMMARY
Beach town with affordable stays
RANK
44
DESTINATION
Cusco
COUNTRY/REGION
Peru
CONTINENT
South America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
28
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Plaza de Armas/Inca Ruins
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Ceviche/Chifa
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Sol
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Historic city and gateway to Machu Picchu
RANK
45
DESTINATION
Split
COUNTRY/REGION
Croatia
CONTINENT
Europe
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
35
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-June/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Diocletian’s Palace/Beaches
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Ćevapi/Pasticada
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Croatian/English
CURRENCY
Kuna
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Coastal city with affordable beaches
RANK
46
DESTINATION
Cartagena
COUNTRY/REGION
Colombia
CONTINENT
South America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
32
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-April
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Beaches
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Arepas/Empanadas
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Peso
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Colorful city with cheap Caribbean flair
RANK
47
DESTINATION
Phnom Penh
COUNTRY/REGION
Cambodia
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
20
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November-February
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Palace/Museums
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tuk-tuk/Bus
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Amok/Bai Sach Chrouk
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Khmer/English
CURRENCY
Riel/USD
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa on arrival
SUMMARY
Historic city with low costs
RANK
48
DESTINATION
Montevideo
COUNTRY/REGION
Uruguay
CONTINENT
South America
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
38
BEST TIME TO VISIT
December-March
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Old Town/Beaches
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Chivito/Empanadas
SAFETY LEVEL
High
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish
CURRENCY
Peso
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Relaxed city with affordable beaches
RANK
49
DESTINATION
Windhoek
COUNTRY/REGION
Namibia
CONTINENT
Africa
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
32
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May-September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Markets/National Museum
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Guesthouse
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Walk
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Braai/Biltong
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English/German
CURRENCY
Namibian Dollar
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Average
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
90-day visa free
SUMMARY
Southern Africa’s affordable capital
RANK
50
DESTINATION
Amman
COUNTRY/REGION
Jordan
CONTINENT
Asia
AVERAGE DAILY COST ($)
35
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March-May/September
TOP BUDGET ATTRACTIONS
Amphitheatre/Citadels
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Hostel/Budget Hotel
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Bus/Service Taxi
STREET FOOD/LOCAL CUISINE
Falafel/Mansaf
SAFETY LEVEL
Medium
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Arabic/English
CURRENCY
Jordanian Dinar
INTERNET AVAILABILITY
Good
VISA REQUIREMENT (FOR US/EU)
30-day visa on arrival
SUMMARY
Middle Eastern city with budget options