Best Places to Travel for Cheap

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You don’t need a lot of money to travel! You just have to learn a few cheap travel tricks.

In this post we will be talking about the best places to travel for CHEAP. There are a plethora of cheap destinations for vacation! You’re guaranteed to travel on budget when choosing one of these options.

Let me prove that it can be cheap to travel!

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Although we are talking about cheap travel places there are so many other ways to save money when travelling or when planning a vacation! Learn how to save money for trips and the best way to create your own travel budget!

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*All prices and estimates are in USD*

Note: These estimates don’t include airfare! These are estimated prices based on what past travelers have spent once in that country, pulled from Budget Your Trip. Don’t worry though! You can learn how to get cheaper flights too.

Table of Contents

Mexico

Mexico is an incredibly underrated travel destination, in my opinion. It seems like tourists only venture to Cancun and Cabo but these are the most expensive places to visit in Mexico! It’s almost like not leaving the US when it comes to prices there!

However, there are so many other incredible locations to check out in Mexico, where your dollars can go a long way! Additionally, it’s a fairly close journey if you’re coming from the US.

Budget Daily Cost: $30
Average Daily Cost: $86

Budget Food Cost (per day): $8
Average Food Cost (per day): $20

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $12
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $33

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $213
Average One Week Trip Cost: $600

Bolivia

Bolivia is one of, if not the cheapest country to visit in South America.

Not only is Bolivia cheap, it has some incredible sites. Whether you want mountains, salt flats or the Amazon jungle, you’re guaranteed to find something incredible!

Budget Daily Cost: $17
Average Daily Cost: $42

Budget Food Cost (per day): $6
Average Food Cost (per day): $13

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $6
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $13

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $117
Average One Week Trip Cost: $294

Peru

Although not as cheap as Bolivia, Peru is still quite affordable and a bit more popular in the tourism world.

The journey to Machu Picchu will most likely be the most expensive part of your trip, but definitely well worth it!

Budget Daily Cost: $16
Average Daily Cost: $46

Budget Food Cost (per day): $5
Average Food Cost (per day): $12

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $7
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $19

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $115
Average One Week Trip Cost: $319

Costa Rica

Costa Rica has incredible biodiversity! If you want a budget rainforest getaway, a beach vacation or both, that can be done in Costa Rica.

Budget Daily Cost: $30
Average Daily Cost: $76

Budget Food Cost (per day): $7
Average Food Cost (per day): $16

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $15
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $37

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $210
Average One Week Trip Cost: $532

Laos

Honestly, you can’t really go wrong with budget travel when it comes to Southeast Asia!

However, I’ve listed a few choices here, starting with Laos. Laos seems to be forgotten about with everyone rushing to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. However, Laos is incredibly affordable and has stunning sites as well!

Budget Daily Cost: $10
Average Daily Cost: $25

Budget Food Cost (per day): $4
Average Food Cost (per day): $10

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $4
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $10

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $69
Average One Week Trip Cost: $174

Taiwan

Similar to Laos, Taiwan also gets left out of the conversation!

Taiwan has a great mix of city life activities while also having lush tropical forests and beaches. Not to mention the incredible food scene.

Budget Daily Cost: $38
Average Daily Cost: $105

Budget Food Cost (per day): $6
Average Food Cost (per day): $16

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $23
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $65

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $268
Average One Week Trip Cost: $734

Vietnam

Vietnam is an incredibly popular travel destination because of its million dollar views at such a low price point. It’s cheap enough that you can become a bougie traveller without breaking the bank.

Budget Daily Cost: $19
Average Daily Cost: $53

Budget Food Cost (per day): $5
Average Food Cost (per day): $12

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $9
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $24

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $136
Average One Week Trip Cost: $370

Portugal

Portugal may be on the higher end of this list, but if you want a cute Western European town vibe for slightly cheaper than the average, Portugal is a great choice!

Budget Daily Cost: $51
Average Daily Cost: $126

Budget Food Cost (per day): $15
Average Food Cost (per day): $37

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $23
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $55

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $361
Average One Week Trip Cost: $884

Budapest

Did you know Budapest is known as “the city of spas”?

Budapest can be fairly cheap to travel however make sure to budget enough to check out the baths! Entry to the thermal baths is about $21 dollars. If you want a massage as well, price’s range from $30-$110.

Budget Daily Cost: $32
Average Daily Cost: $84

Budget Food Cost (per day): $8
Average Food Cost (per day): $21

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $18
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $47

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $223
Average One Week Trip Cost: $590

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a hidden gem in my eyes. Prague specifically looks like a magical fairy land. But the country is so much more than just Prague, there’s many other cute cities and locations to explore!

The Czech Republic also holds my personal record for cheapest hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Coming in at 6 dollars a night!

Budget Daily Cost: $38
Average Daily Cost: $93

Budget Food Cost (per day): $10
Average Food Cost (per day): $22

Budget Accommodation Cost (per day): $20
Average Accommodation Cost (per day): $51

Budget One Week Trip Cost: $268
Average One Week Trip Cost: $651

Final Thoughts

Writing these posts makes me want to drop everything and book a flight!

Obviously prices will vary depending on your travel style, which is why I included budget and average options! Did I convince anyone it can be cheap to travel?

You can travel on budget with any of these 10 cheap travel places! You can afford to travel and you can learn to save money for your trips.

If you want to travel more, make it a priority and create a specific savings account for your travels! Everyone should be able to travel regardless of income.

If you want to know how much other countries cost, check out this amazing website, Budget Your Trip. I use Budget Your Trip every time I’m planning a vacation!

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