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Best budget travel destinations

Incredible, high-value destinations that won't break the bank, ranked by their budget friendliness and overall travel quality.

Aerial view of the spectacular Hungarian Parliament building along the Danube River at sunset
Featured: Hungarian Parliament, Budapest

Budget-friendly travel hubs

Low-cost destinations with excellent safety and travel appeal.

A beautiful view of Wat Chiang Man temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand, surrounded by lush greenery.
Thailand · Asia Budget-friendly

Chiang Mai

Northern Thailand’s cultural hub pairs a moated Old City of 300-plus temples with a lively modern scene in Nimman and along the Ping River. Come for Lanna heritage, markets, and easy access to mountains and hill country.

Est. cost: ~$0-699/mo (index 34)
A person in a traditional Moroccan hall with ornate tilework and stained glass at Bahia Palace, Marrakech.
Morocco · Africa Budget-friendly

Marrakech

Marrakech is Morocco’s sensory capital, where a UNESCO-listed medina, palm-lined boulevards, and Atlas Mountain day trips all sit within an hour of the airport. Come for craft souks and tiled courtyards, then balance it with gardens, galleries, and calm hotels in the Ville Nouvelle.

Est. cost: ~$0-699/mo (index 32)
Charming view of the historic Ribeira district in Porto, showcasing vibrant old town architecture.
Portugal · Europe Fairly affordable

Porto

Portugal’s second city layers granite lanes, azulejo-clad stations, and baroque towers above the Douro, with port lodges clustered across the river in Gaia. Compact and steep, it rewards unhurried walks, miradouro views, and lingering food-and-wine afternoons.

Est. cost: ~$700-999/mo (index 49)
Stunning view of the Grand Palace's ornate architecture with trimmed trees in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thailand · Asia Fairly affordable

Bangkok

Bangkok blends gilded temples, river ferries, late-night noodles, and icy mall air-conditioning into a city break that hums from dawn to midnight. Arrive ready for heat, plan around the BTS and river boats, and you can see a lot in a few well-paced days.

Est. cost: ~$700-999/mo (index 41)
A dynamic view of Beijing's skyline with traffic and skyscrapers at sunset.
China · Asia Fairly affordable

Beijing

China’s capital blends imperial landmarks, cutting-edge art, and destination dining with an extensive, efficient subway network. Distances are significant and holiday crowds surge, so plan around the season and the sights you care about most.

Est. cost: ~$700-999/mo (index 37)
The majestic Palace of Culture in Medellín, Colombia on a sunny day with blue skies.
Colombia · South America Fairly affordable

Medellin

Medellín blends mountain scenery with a reliable transit network and a lively food and culture scene centered in El Poblado and Laureles. Come for plazas filled with Botero sculptures, cable cars to green hillsides, and neighborhood life that is easy to sample over a long weekend.

Est. cost: ~$700-999/mo (index 36)
Aerial view of historic mosques with Cairo cityscape backdrop, showcasing Islamic architecture.
Egypt · Africa Budget-friendly

Cairo

Cairo is a vast, high-energy capital where Pharaonic wonders meet medieval lanes and modern Nile-side districts. Come for the Giza pyramids, stay for museums, mosques, and late-night cafés.

Est. cost: ~$0-699/mo (index 22)
Explore a breathtaking aerial view of St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest with its stunning architecture amid the city's landscape.
Hungary · Europe Fairly affordable

Budapest

A grand Danube capital split between hilly Buda and lively, flat Pest, Budapest blends steam-filled thermal baths and Art Nouveau facades with late-night ruin bars and cafe culture. Come for river views from bridges and quays, then stay for museums, coffeehouses, and easy day trips along the Danube Bend.

Est. cost: ~$700-999/mo (index 50)
Stunning view of Puerto Madero's skyline during sunset with the iconic Puente de la Mujer bridge.
Argentina · South America Fairly affordable

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires fuses grand European boulevards with corner cafés, late-night rituals, and a formidable arts scene. Come for neoclassical facades and standout museums, stay for wood-fired steak, impromptu tango, and plazas that fill after dark.

Est. cost: ~$700-999/mo (index 50)