The world is your oyster, especially when it comes to travel. I recently request THE BuzzFeed Community to share the most economical destinations in the world. Here's what you should add to your bucket list:
Note: Some submissions come from this Reddit thread.
1.“I have traveled all over the world and Vietnam is at the top of my list in terms of affordability and diverse culture. From the mountains to the meandering coastline to small villages and towns with markets, accommodation cheap and plentiful of high quality, history and natural wonders, and an exciting immersion in culture. There are many different types of transportation: affordable private drivers, plane, bus, watercraft and the ever-popular scooter! Even after spending two weeks explore, I have so much more to discover travel The locals are very welcoming and eager to help.
2.“Colombia: Bogotá and Cartagena. I spent about $2.99 to get unlimited internet on my phone during the week. All my meals were so affordable that I could barely get $30 when I tried a three-course meal.”
3.“Chiang Mai, Thailand! It's a beautiful, historic and largely underrated city located near the northern mountains. It's cheaper because it's not coastal and much less crowded than other popular tourist spots like Phuket, Bangkok and the rest. Three nights in a nice hotel, local food and a full day tour cost us less than $500!”
4.“Budapest, Hungary and all over Eastern Europe! Food and drink between five people was £50.”
5.“I just came back from El Salvador. It's extremely cheap.”
6.“Morocco! The whole country is amazing and very economical. The food can't be beat. Public transportation, including trains, is clean. There is something for everyone, from all-inclusive resorts, to ancient Roman history like the town of Volubilis, nights under the sun and stars and ATV adventures in the desert.
7.“Czechia is a phenomenal budget destination. It's beautiful and safe. There's tons of stunning medieval and Renaissance architecture. Gorgeous nature, spa towns, good beer and wine too. It's is an underrated wine destination with excellent public transportation, so getting around is manageable without a car. It's affordable and outside of Prague, tourist numbers drop significantly. It's also one of the top destinations. safer for single female travelers.
8.“Meals in Italy were generally less expensive than in the United States. I live in Washington, DC.”
9.“I just returned from Madeira, Portugal. It was surprisingly affordable, from the Airbnb to the food. Even though it was so cheap, everything was great. We had a great studio with an ocean view, the food was delicious everywhere we went, and most of the activities on the island were pretty cheap, if not free (i.e. levada walks or natural pools, I can't recommend it enough. “
10.“Mexico City, Mexico was very affordable.”
11.“Puerto Rico! We stayed in Airbnb spots and went there between the end of Lent and the start of spring break. We ate local food and drove around the west and south sides of the island in a car rental. The car was the most expensive part of the trip. A beautiful place that I cannot recommend enough.
12.“Currently in Guatemala and I’m surprised at how little everything has cost so far.”
13.“I was so shocked at how affordable Japan was. Honestly, I probably spent half of what I expected. It was great value for money compared to what I expected. Everyone told me the food, hotels, transportation and activities were all very reasonable, and buying goods/souvenirs is also very cheap.
14.“Krakow, Poland. Hostel for €12/night that serves FREE dinner. A beautiful place in every way, a super underrated destination for nightlife too.”
15.“Southeast Asia remains a very affordable destination. Even Bali is cheap if you avoid the beach clubs and Western-oriented restaurants. And if you can find affordable accommodation, even Singapore and Hong Kong can also be visited at a lower cost.”
16.“Tamarindo, Costa Rica wasn't that expensive. Plus, most of my trip to Peru was pretty affordable.”
17.“100% agree that Singapore is affordable if you choose not to splurge. It has a reputation for being expensive, which can be the case if you only focus on splurging. J Was there last year, booked a four star hotel reasonably early and ate mostly at Hawker Food Markets My $5 meals were so good Plus it's great that they have them. an incredible train/metro system at a reasonable price.”
18.“Domestically, camping in Kentucky was about as cheap as it gets. Internationally, Cairo, but we save money by staying with family, and the dollar goes a long way there.”
19.And finally, “New Orleans, Louisiana. You can get a great meal without spending a fortune, plus plenty of architecture and live music to soak up for free while you roam the streets.”
What is your preferred budget travel destination? Share it in the comments!
Note: Some answers have been edited for length and/or clarity.