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