Is a summer holiday in Norway expensive? Where and at what time to relax: cheap destinations Where to go on vacation is the cheapest.
Traveling to Europe was already an expensive pleasure, and given the new economic conditions, vacations in the main European capitals have become an almost unaffordable luxury.
Fortunately, in addition to expensive London, Paris and Rome, there are cheaper European cities, so there is still an opportunity to see Europe without going broke, you just need to carefully plan your trip and choose a direction. To make things easier for you, we've put together a list of 10 interesting and inexpensive cities in Europe where a weekend won't leave a hole in your budget.
1. Krakow
It is surprising that Krakow, one of the most beautiful and at the same time the cheapest cities in Europe, has not yet been appreciated by tourists. Krakow was the capital of Poland until the end of the 16th century, but even after losing this status it always remained the main cultural and scientific center of the country. Fortunately, unlike Warsaw, the city was practically not damaged during World War II, so many ancient buildings have been preserved here (there are thirty-nine churches alone), the medieval Jagiellonian University and a huge royal castle from the 13th century.
2. Budapest
Despite the fact that the popularity of the Hungarian capital has grown greatly in recent years, prices here still remain relatively low. If you choose a hotel not in the very center and use public transport, you can enjoy views of the Danube and classical architecture while staying within a modest budget. Be sure to visit one of Budapest's famous thermal baths, cross the river on the Chain Bridge and stroll through the Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.
3. Lisbon
Even by European standards, there are a lot of attractions in Lisbon and its surroundings - castles, palaces and basilicas, and the decent cost of air travel to the Portuguese capital is more than offset by cheap hotels, restaurants and shops. If you plan to travel around the city a lot by public transport or use the funiculars (including the famous city elevator of Santa Justa), be sure to buy a Viva Viagem travel system, this will allow you to save even more.
4. Prague
Prague has won the love of tourists from all over the world thanks to two factors: cheap Czech pubs and a beautiful historical center. In terms of attractiveness and richness of cultural monuments, Prague is hardly inferior to the main Western European capitals, and a trip here will cost you much less than to Paris or Amsterdam. The only negative is that there are a lot of tourists in Prague during the high season, so choose the less popular months, since this city is beautiful at any time of the year.
5. Istanbul
One of the oldest cities in the world, Istanbul is considered a must-visit destination for every history buff. Mosques, bazaars and amazing views of the Bosphorus Strait will not leave even the most experienced travelers indifferent. Today, Istanbul captivates not only with its rich cultural heritage, but also with its low prices, which, alas, fall in inverse proportion to the level of safety in the city.
6. Athens
Athens is an ideal city for a weekend - there are enough attractions here for just two days of leisurely exploration. You should set aside one full day to explore the Parthenon and the Acropolis, you will need at least half a day to visit the luxurious archaeological museum of Athens, and if you still have time, check out the Monastiraki area - see the mosque and wander around the market. Despite the fact that Athens is one of the most expensive cities on our list, by European standards it is still a very cheap place, especially if you go there out of season, but in late autumn or even winter.
7. Split
Split is a less touristy copy of Dubrovnik: the same red roofs, white walls and views of the bay. The city is much cheaper and is located in Dalmatia, which is famous for its excellent beaches, so you can combine a visit to Split with a beach holiday nearby. Split, of course, does not have a grand city wall like Dubrovnik, but it does have the ancient Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, which is considered the best-preserved Roman-era palace in the world.
8. Berlin
Despite the fact that Berlin is the capital of one of the richest countries in the eurozone, prices here remain relatively low. Of course, compared to the cities of Eastern Europe, the cost of a night in hotels and hostels in Berlin is not so attractive, but due to the popularity of the destination and the large number of flights, tickets to Berlin can be bought quite inexpensively (especially if you take care of the purchase a few months before the trip).
9. Riga
If you have not yet been to Riga, try to correct this annoying mistake as soon as possible - after the transition to the euro, prices in this city are constantly rising. The historical center of Riga fully corresponds to the concept of a classic European city - open cafes, pretty squares, surrounded by ancient buildings with tiled roofs, paved sidewalks. Well, the advantages of a holiday in Riga for Russians are obvious: geographical proximity and the absence of a language barrier.
10. Ljubljana
Gradually, from a place that no one can find on the map, Ljubljana is turning into one of the most popular cities in Europe. It has everything you need for a classic European weekend: a beautiful historical center, good restaurants, architectural monuments, including a large, well-preserved medieval castle. We strongly recommend going to the capital of Slovenia before it begins to attract crowds of tourists and hotel prices do not jump to the average European level.
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Every person, regardless of their position and material well-being, loves to relax. Some people go to the country, some prefer to have an inexpensive holiday within their native country, and some cannot imagine a holiday without new experiences gained in foreign countries.
But traveling abroad is expensive, especially if you go on a trip with your family, you might say. In fact, this is not so: You may not have a lot of money to have a great time and relax abroad .
How to holiday abroad cheaply – 20 main rules.
Air travel:
- Choose the time when it is cheaper to fly. Surely, you have heard that the cost of a ticket for the same flight varies depending on the time of day, day of the week and month. Thanks to special services, you can easily and easily compare ticket prices. If you avoid flying on weekends, you will save a lot. Compare, for example, the cost of travel on Tuesday and Friday, and you will notice a significant difference. By doing this, you will arrange an economical holiday abroad.
- Make a choice in favor of the cheapest destinations. Don’t know how to have an inexpensive holiday abroad? Make the price of the trip the main criterion, and, relying on it, choose the most inexpensive and acceptable travel destination for you.
- Travel abroad out of season, that is, avoid peak periods. This way you can get a substantial discount on tickets. If you are planning your budget holiday to Europe, then it would be best to go there in September - the weather is excellent and the children are already at school. And since September is considered low season, there will be noticeably fewer people on the coast and in restaurants.
- Choose those routes that have transfers. Naturally, time is precious, but since it is preferable for you to save money, you can also travel by indirect flights. If you are thinking about how you can have an inexpensive holiday abroad, then look for the necessary information about transfers on specialized websites - this way you will save a decent part of your money.
- Combine multiple flights. When you are looking for the flight you need, find several offers from different airlines and combine them based on your needs. You can save money if you travel on planes from different carriers, departing from different airports.
- Park correctly at the airport. If you need to leave your car at the airport, you can inquire in advance about all the parking lots that are located near the airport. You will be surprised, but many of them give a discount for advance booking, and in addition, they have a savings system for regular customers, as well as those who leave the car for a long time. You will have to pay a decent amount of money for hourly parking at the airport, so if you find a better option, it will only be a plus for you. Some airports offer convenient shuttle service directly to the airport. To get your car back upon arrival, just call the number provided and you will be taken by minibus to the parking lot.
- Are you puzzling over the question - how to relax inexpensively and well? Then choose the cheapest airport. If you live a stone's throw from the airport, this does not mean at all that it will be most profitable for you to fly from there. Consider all options, sometimes it is much more profitable to spend the extra money on a taxi to the airport, but at the same time save several times more on the cost of a plane ticket. In any case, we recommend using only proven and reliable airlines, because your life and health depend on it.
- Take food on the plane. Many airlines charge a separate fee for catering, so you can easily stock up on food from home. Moreover, then you will be sure that it will be tasty. And, of course, don’t forget to buy a bottle of water, because at the airport the prices for water are simply astronomical.
- Reduce the weight of your luggage. Cheap tourism presupposes that you have to sacrifice something, in this case, your belongings. Why do you need to spend money on overweight, just take some clothes out of your bags and put them on yourself or leave them at home. On the other hand, on vacation, only the most basic clothing is usually necessary.
- Weigh your luggage before you even arrive at the airport. Most passengers do not even suspect that they have excess luggage until it is weighed. And there’s no escape, you have to pay. And to avoid such a situation, you just need to weigh your bags at home.
Accommodation:
- How can you relax inexpensively if housing prices are so high everywhere? Exchange houses for a while! Living in a hotel is not only expensive, but also dull and uninteresting. You can avoid this problem if you exchange your home with someone who lives in the country you are interested in. Now there are many different resources on the Internet where you can agree to exchange houses for a certain period of time.
- Live in a rented room. In almost every city on the globe there are many people willing to rent out their apartment, room or corner to you for a few days. There are even those who are willing to give you a place in their yard for a tent for money. Agree, this is still more interesting than living in a regular hotel with identical rooms. The financial benefit for you here is also obvious.
- You don't have to be fancy, even in big cities. You should not avoid those destinations that are considered expensive (Paris, New York) just because they have many expensive hotels and restaurants. You will be able to have a modest rest even in big cities, because you can live in hostels and eat in inexpensive cafes.
Savings on site:
- Eat what the locals eat. How to relax economically and not damage your body? Don’t neglect the tastes of the locals: they probably know where the most delicious dishes in the city are and the most pleasant service. In addition, you will be able to get to know the local cuisine, thus getting even closer to the culture of the country you are visiting. Brought from afar will be expensive, but the cost of local delicacies will certainly be much more pleasant. If you have purchased a tour that includes a buffet, we recommend having breakfast at the hotel and buying something for lunch or dinner at local grocery stores.
- Download special travel apps to your phone or tablet. Such applications will be a good helper for you and will help you save a small amount of money. And, of course, do not forget to read a lot of useful literature about the country you plan to visit before departure.
- Take out more cash at home. In order not to fool yourself by searching for the most profitable ATM for withdrawing money, we recommend taking care of this in advance. Be careful not to store all your money in one place. You can change the currency before arriving at the airport so as not to lose on the exchange. Read also:
- If you have a relevant profession– translator, foreign language teacher, photographer, dancer, etc., then you can visit abroad and still get a decent salary. Read also:
- Become a volunteer. You can go on a charity trip that can last a couple of weeks or more than a year.
Other useful tips:
- Winter holidays are a reason to save money! You can have good and enjoyable skiing not only in Switzerland. If you carefully study all the available inexpensive winter ski resorts and find a hotel, then you can calmly enjoy beautiful nature and sports without thinking about money.
- Buy inexpensive insurance. If you have to travel frequently, we recommend purchasing multi-travel insurance. It will not only be cheaper for you, but also more reliable.
As you can see, to have a good holiday abroad, you don’t have to have a million dollars in your wallet. If you approach the matter intelligently, then You can not only visit the desired country, but also save money.
However, try not to overdo it with savings - after all, the good thing about vacation is that people can afford it a little more than on ordinary working days.
Have a nice holiday!
Find out where you can cheaply relax at sea in the summer of 2019 abroad and in Russia! We have chosen the most popular destinations for a holiday by the sea and calculated for each cost index. It will help you understand where to vacation is cheap and where it is expensive. Compare indexes, choose a resort and go on vacation on a budget.
How do we calculate the index?
We calculate two holiday cost indices: for vacationers on a tour and for independent tourists.
Tour holiday index. For each destination we find the cheapest tours for two for 10 days. To the cost of the tour per person we add the cost of a visa (if needed). We divide the result by 10. We get the cost of vacation per day per person.
We sum up the main expenses of a tourist and divide by 10:
- Flights. We are looking for the cheapest round trip flight from Moscow. Tickets can be without luggage and with transfers.
- Housing. We find double rooms at the lowest price; we do not consider hostels. Calculation per person for 10 days.
- Visa (if needed).
What are we not counting? Food, travel, excursions, etc. - these expenses are individual and difficult to calculate. Our index does not reflect all travel expenses, but allows you to compare the cost of a vacation on a basic basis.
Why are tickets and tours only from Moscow considered? Firstly, most tourists fly from the capital on vacation. Secondly, the cheapest tickets and tours are usually from Moscow. If we count the indices for departures from all Russian cities, the review will surpass “War and Peace” in volume.
Is it possible to get it even cheaper? Can! In some cases, your vacation will cost less than according to our estimates. You will save if:
- find a cheap one or ;
- you already have open Schengen and are going to Europe;
- fly on vacation during the low season.
Prices have been updated for the summer season 2019 and are indicated in Russian rubles. The indices for European countries are duplicated in euros, for Asia - in US dollars.
Exchange rate: 1 US dollar ≈ 65 RUB.
Choose a destination to suit your taste and budget:
Swimming pools are found not only in expensive hotels, but also in budget hotels and guest houses. True, they are smaller there and the water can be changed much less often. (Photo © booking.com / Swissоtel Resort)
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Where can you have a cheap holiday at sea if not? Tickets and tours are inexpensive, there is cheap accommodation, you don’t need a visa, you can eat inexpensively in canteens.
Tours. The cheapest ones are without food.
Flights. Usually in summer tickets cost from 7,000 rubles. The cheapest way to fly is Pobeda - tickets from many Russian cities cost from 2,000 rubles in both directions (without luggage), but they sell out quickly - you need to be on time. Luggage is paid separately, to save money, you can take one suitcase for two.
It’s cheaper to fly on your own only if you have time to buy the cheapest tickets on sale and without luggage. In other cases, a tour and an independent holiday cost approximately the same.
Beach in Lazarevskoye (Photo © booking.com / Apartments on Odoevskogo, 87) Crimea
In Crimea, you can relax at sea just as inexpensively as in the Krasnodar Territory: accommodation and food are cheaper, flights are more expensive. Find out: and
On Ai-Petri, Crimean Mountains (Photo © mr_wood / flickr.com) Montenegro
You can have a cheap holiday at sea abroad in. In the summer of 2019, tours to Budva, Petrovac, Becici cost from 56 thousand rubles for two, air tickets to Tivat - from 13,000 rubles. Russians do not need a visa! Hotels in Budva can be found from 18€ per night. Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant in Budva will cost about 7 € per person. Find out more about and.
| 28,000 rub. | |
| Flights | 13,000 rub. |
| 6,700 rub. / 90€ | |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 2,800 rub. / 38€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 1,970 / 26.5€ |
Old Budva is a corner of Mediterranean architecture in the heart of a modern resort (Photo © varfolomeev/ flickr.com) Türkiye
A classic of the genre - Türkiye, beloved by Russians. Even bans on the sale of tours did not stop tourists; they flew on vacation. Fortunately, the ban has now been lifted.
Is it cheap to go on vacation? You can't get any cheaper! This is why holidays on the Turkish sea are so popular. You don't need a visa, and tickets, hotels and food are inexpensive. Pobeda flies to Alanya - from 12,600 rubles. Tours for summer 2019 now cost from 48,000 rubles for two, all-inclusive - from 52,000 rubles. But this is not the limit! You can often find cheap tours to Turkey (for 10-15 thousand rubles) - look for them in our section.
On a tour or on your own? The tour is almost always cheaper, especially last minute and all-inclusive.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 24,000 rub. |
| Flights | 12,600 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 3,800 / $58 |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 2,400 rub. / $36 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 1,640 / $25 |
Kaputas Beach, Türkiye (Photo © toocheesh / pixabay.com) Cyprus
Electronic visa to Cyprus for Russians is free and can be issued via the Internet, but is only suitable for direct flights from Russia. If you fly with a transfer, you need a regular tourist visa. Find out about all the nuances of design.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 28,500 |
| Flights | 12,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 11,150 / 150€ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | RUB 2,850 / 38€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,315 / 31€ |
The Blue Lagoon is one of the protected places in Cyprus (Photo © `TOMS` / flickr.com) Greece
Greece is one of the most inexpensive places in Europe to relax by the sea. The flight from Russia is not far, prices for housing, food and entertainment are reasonable. not expensive either.
Tours for summer 2019 you can buy from 54 thousand rubles for two. Sometimes we find last-minute deals and - follow our news.
Chip flights from Moscow can be found in Thessaloniki - from 9,700 rubles. To Athens, Crete, Kos, Corfu, Zakynthos, Rhodes - 11-16 thousand rubles.
Visa: 35 € (consular fee) + 1380 rubles (service fee).
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 27,000 rub. |
| Flights | 9,700 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 8,170 / 110€ |
| Visa | 4,000 rub. |
| Tour holiday index | 2,700 rub. / 37€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,187 / 29.5€ |
Balos Beach, Crete (Photo © Riccardo Romano / flickr.com) Bulgaria
You can cheaply relax abroad by the sea in Bulgaria - this is one of the.
Flights. The most budget way to fly to Burgas or Varna from Moscow is charters. Tickets cost from 13,000 rubles.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 23,000 rub. |
| Flights | 13,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 6,700 rub. / 90€ |
| Visa | 4,000 rub. |
| Tour holiday index | 2,300 rub. / 31€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,370 / 32€ |
On the beach in Albena, Bulgaria. (Photo © Balcon del Mundo / flickr.com) UAE
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 34,000 rub. |
| Flights | 16,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 7,200 rub. / 110$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | RUB 3,400 / $52 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,320 / $35 |
Rub al Khali desert in the UAE (Photo © Daniel Jo / flickr.com) Thailand
You can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad. We vacationed in Phuket three times and Pattaya twice. Hotels and food are inexpensive, there are more than enough attractions, the beaches are excellent, and you don’t need a visa.
How much does a vacation cost? Considering the distance, tours and air tickets are reasonable: tickets - from 23 thousand, tours - from 67 thousand for two. Accommodation can be found from $10 per night.
Our notes will help you save:
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 33,500 |
| Flights | 23,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 3,300 rub. / 50$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | RUB 3,350 / 51$ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,630 / $40 |
Egypt
Tours to Egypt are still expensive - from 100 thousand for two. Tourists continue to vacation in Egypt, but already. It turns out cheaper than the tour. And in the old days you could relax with a voucher for 5,000 rubles for two! Flights from Moscow to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada for the summer of 2019 cost from 20 thousand rubles, to Cairo - from 11 thousand. Hotels - from $12. Eating in a cafe - $4.
A visa to Egypt for Russians is obtained upon arrival - $25, a Sinai stamp in Sharm el-Sheikh is free.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 50,000 rub. |
| Flights | 20,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 4,000 rub. / 60$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 5,000 rub. / $76 |
| Independent travel index | 2,400 rub. / $36.5 |
Pyramids in Egypt (Photo © Mondo79 / flickr.com) India (Goa)
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 50,000 rub. |
| Flights | 35,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 2,300 rub. / $35 |
| Visa | RUB 2,630 / $40 |
| Tour holiday index | 5,000 rub. / $76 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 3,993 / $61 |
Colors of India (Photo © Sven Van Echelpoel / flickr.com) Italy
How to fly cheaper? Flights to Rimini in the summer of 2019 cost from 19,000 rubles. It’s cheaper to fly with Pobeda or another airline to Milan, Venice, Pisa - tickets from 10 thousand rubles. From there you can take an inexpensive bus to Rimini or another resort.
Visa: 35 € (consular fee) + 2000 rubles (service fee).
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 31,000 rub. |
| Flights | 10,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 13,350 / 180€ |
| Visa | 4,600 rub. |
| Tour holiday index | 3,100 rub. / 42€ |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,795 / 37.5€ |
Roman Colosseum (Photo © jaymce / flickr.com) Vietnam
Vietnam is one of our favorite countries! We came here three times, visited almost everywhere, and lived in the country for six months in total. The cheapest place to relax is in and. A little more expensive on, but the beaches there are better. Read ours - they contain a lot of useful information from personal experience.
What is the price? You can relax at sea in Vietnam inexpensively. A visa is not required for a period of up to 15 days. Tours - from 80 thousand rubles for two. Tickets - from 23 thousand rubles. A room in a good hotel in Nha Trang can be found from $10. The food is very cheap! You can have a hearty and tasty meal for $1-2. Read about how much an independent trip to Vietnam costs.
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 40,000 rub. |
| Flights | RUB 23,500 |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 3,200 rub. / 50$ |
| Visa | 0 |
| Tour holiday index | 4,000 rub. / $61 |
| Independent travel index | RUB 2,670 / $40.5 |
Visa: 35 € (consular fee) + 1700 rubles (service fee).
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | RUB 32,500 | |||||||||
| Flights | 10,500 rub. | |||||||||
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 16,700 rub. / 225€ | |||||||||
| Visa | 4,300 rub. | |||||||||
| Tour holiday index | RUB 3,250 / 44€ | |||||||||
| Independent travel index | RUB 3,150 / 42€ | best resorts in Sri Lanka
| Tour for 10 nights (per person) | 50,000 rub. |
| Flights | 22,000 rub. |
| Double room for 10 nights (per person) | 9,300 rub. / 125€ |
| Visa | 4,200 rub. |
| Maldives It’s hard to believe, but even in the Maldives you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea. We revealed the secrets of a budget holiday on paradise islands in a special review: . Read it! How much should you spend? Russians do not need a visa. Tickets cost about the same as in Goa, Vietnam or Thailand. Housing is more expensive than in cheap Asian countries, but cheaper than in Europe. Decent hotels with high ratings start from $30. Large selection of inexpensive hotels on the island. Naturally, we are not talking about luxury resorts on secluded islands - if you want a luxury vacation, you will have to fork out some cash. You can eat in the Maldives in establishments for locals - for $5-10. Holidaying in the Maldives on your own is cheaper. Tours offer accommodation only in quite expensive hotels, so the cost of travel packages is high. Find out the best places to holiday in the Maldives >>  Maldives (Photo © Ben & Gab / flickr.com / Licensed CC BY 2.0) Introductory image source: © james_clear / flickr.com. |
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If you have firmly decided that you do not want to spend your vacation at a popular resort where prices are 10 times higher, then we have good news for you. Forbes magazine talked to experts who talked about the most unusual and little-known places that will give you many new experiences and, perhaps, change your life.
And we are in website We have supplemented this list and selected not only the most interesting, but also inexpensive destinations where you should go this year. You've probably never even heard of many of them.
1. Zanzibar
Based on the name, it seems that this is an island where you can only go on a honeymoon, but it is not as expensive as many people think. This paradise belongs to Tanzania and is surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean. Endless beaches with white sand, turquoise water and beautiful nature - just like in the picture.
How to get there: The cheapest option is to fly to Tanzania to Dar es Salaam, and from there take a brand new ferry for only $35 (3 hours). Or on a small plane for $100 (20 minutes).
Housing: Experienced travelers recommend the Surf Escape hotel, where a room costs $40 per night, it is located right on the beach, there is a place for surfing, and a beach area. And incredible sunsets.
Where to go: For adventure seekers - jungle walks, island hopping, diving and surfing. For those who want to relax peacefully, there is a white sand beach.
2. Naples, Italy
Naples is one of the oldest cities on the European continent. It is filled to the brim with cultural monuments: from seaside castles to underground catacombs. This is a real archive of history that captivates and fascinates.
How to get there: Ticket prices to Naples start at $150.
Housing: Hotel prices are usually high, starting from $116 for a “4 star”. But a cozy European-style apartment can be rented for only $35 per day.
4. Tasmania, Australia
If you want to go to a resort, then Tasmania is not for you. There are beaches and lakes where you can swim in the clearest water, but that’s not what people come here for. There are world class hikes here. Tasmania boasts epic landscapes, suspension bridges, forest huts, huge waterfalls, neon night lights and purest air.
How to get there: There are plenty of low-cost local flights to Tasmania, from Sydney, Canberra, Perth or Melbourne. But the best option is to rent a car in a large neighboring city and explore the state on your own.
Housing: Hotels start from $39 per day, hostels - from $31. It will be cheaper to rent apartments - from $15 per day.
5. Cusco, Peru (Cuzco, Peru)
The capital of the Inca Empire, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most unusual cities in the world. There are monuments of ancient civilization, colorful buildings of several cultures, and local residents wear national costumes and sell clothes made from llama wool.
How to get there: There are flights to the local airport from all over the world. And experienced travelers advise moving around the city only on foot.
Housing: Hostel - $13, hotel - $35, apartment - $24 per day.
6. Istanbul, Turkey
Recently, the exchange rate of the Turkish lira has fallen significantly, which means that traveling to Istanbul has become much cheaper. Istanbul is home to one of the oldest markets in the world, ancient palaces, museums and much more.
How to get there: Today this is one of the cheapest destinations. The city itself is best explored on foot or by bike.
Housing: Hostels - $14, hotels - $18, apartments - from $18 per night.
7. Karpathos, Greece
The Greek island of Karpathos is where sun, sand, history and low prices combine. Here you can see the ancient ruins of Agia Anastasia or visit the National Archaeological Museum. In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can engage in active sports: fishing, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving and sailing.
How to get there: Greece is one of the best value destinations this year, so finding cheap flights to the local airport won't be difficult. It's worth walking around the city.
Housing: Experienced travelers prefer to rent studio apartments, prices for which start from $50. There are also many budget 5-star hotels up to $100 per night.
Where to go: To one of the beaches (Chicken Bay, Apella, Kato Lako, Lefkos, Achata), tours.
8. Jeju Island, Korea
Forest-covered temples, blue mineral waters and many unusual dishes. Jeju Island is not the most famous part of Korea, but the prices here are more than affordable for any traveler.
How to get around: The island is best explored by car, but there are also fast and convenient bus routes.
Housing: Hostel or hotel starts at $27 per night. Asian-style apartments can be found from $20 per night.
9. Montenegro
Travelers who decide to come to Montenegro will be greeted by massive mountains, ancient Roman villas, clear waters and incredible scenery. In addition, there are gorgeous Adriatic beaches in Budva, Becici and on the island of Sveti Stefan. As well as the famous spa resorts of the Bay of Kotor.
How to get around: Most towns are so tiny that you can explore them on foot. There are convenient buses and trains between the cities.
Housing: Hostels - $13, hotels - $60 per night. Apartment by the sea - from $35.
10. Mostar, Bosnia (Mostar, Bosnia)
Mostar is an ancient city and an untouched part of the Ottoman Empire. The place is unique in that two different cultures (Europe and Asia), two religions (Muslim and Christianity) coexist here, and they are connected by a medieval arched bridge (Star Most), the history of which is as unique as the city.
How to get around: It is better to get around the city on foot or rent a bicycle.
Housing: Hostel - $19, hotel - $25. And good apartments can be rented for only $16 per day.
12. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a small country that will give you a great experience without requiring a lot of money. There is delicious food, the rocks of Sigiriya, surfing in Arugam Bay, climbing to the top of Adam's Peak.
