Traveling is one of the most exciting things to do. For those who love traveling, there’s a feeling that can’t be expressed when you visit different locations, especially for leisure.
The world is a beautiful place and change of scenery is an amazing thing to do. However, traveling for a vacation to another country can be expensive depending on the country and what you intend to do. Have you tried getting a low cost vacation or cheap places to travel to internationally? Look no further. This is a compilation of cheap places to travel internationally.
Quality they say is not expensive, in this article you will have all the necessary information you need about low cost vacation in over 40 countries in different continents of the world.
Low cost Vacation in Asia
The largest continent in the world is Asia, and they record the fastest growth of tourism more than anywhere else in the world. The continent holds the top 3 largest populations in the world; China, India, Indonesia. Here is the list of places to visit in Asia on a low budget;
Cambodia (Travel with a $25 per day Budget)
This is a beautiful country to visit. There are lots of beautiful side attractions from undisturbed summer waters to beautiful sunsets. There are several historical sites in this country like the amazing Angkor War and the unnerving Killing Fields of Phnom Penh, the irresistible beaches around Koh Rong. In this southeast Asian country is a freshwater lake called Tonle Sap lake, indeed, this is a place to visit with friends and family.
The estimated budget for feeding per day in this country ranges from $5 to $10 with dorms and basic lodging ranging within $10 per night. Some hotels take responsibility for breakfast. Transportation is between $6 to $15 depending on the means of transportation you choose. With estimates a monthly sustenance of $1000 can be enough to give you an amazing time in the country.
Vietnam (Travel with $30 per Day Budget)
This is one of the most beautiful countries in the continent of Asia. Vietnam located in south-eastern Asia is known for its native beauty and wealth and natural attractions like the limestone island in Halong Bay. The country’s recovering from its historic war. Quality food items can be bought with as low as $5 to $10 for delightful authentic Vietnamese cuisines. Accommodations are cheap and the atmosphere is as cool as they come.
Indonesia (Travel with a $30 per day Budget)
This is the fourth most populated country in the world; there are over 17,000 beautiful islands with its popularity growing. In this country, there are lush tropical rainforest, sacred atmosphere, colorful coral reefs, bountiful rice fields, pristine beaches. There’s an island called Gili Island, there are mighty volcanoes from its proactive mount Merapi. There are several temples filled with calm and serenity. The country is blessed with natural beauty.
A daily budget for feeding in Indonesia would range from $5 to $15 per day, hotel accommodation ranges from $5 to $10 per night most around the Gili Island. Transportation is cheap depending on the means, it ranges from $8 to $15. Scooter to be ridden along mountainsides is available also with motorbike ride.
Philippines (Travel with a $35 Per Day Budget)
Firstly, one of the ways to cut down costs when planning a vacation is booking your flight early. Late flight bookings are expensive but early flight bookings are cheap. When traveling to the Philippines try as much as possible to avoid shoulder seasons. This is not the best time to visit this country because prices of things are mostly expensive during this season. The beginning of the year is a good time or the later part of the year is also good because things are cheaper.
There are various tourists’ attractions in the Philippines, one of the most common places is the Archipelagoes, and it’s a place of relaxation. There are beautiful gems hidden underneath the surface of sky-colored rivers, beaches, waterfalls and traditionally decorated environs.
Feeding budget in the Philippines per day can be between $5-$15, however some lodgings and separate hotels offer selected meals. Accommodation is between $7 to $13 per night.
Depending on the location you are in the country, transportation can be from $10 to $15 for bikes, boat ride across different islands can be from $15 to $20.
Malaysia (Travel with a $35 per day Budget)
There are many tourist attractions in this country. Unlike India, Malaysia is more expensive to visit for a vacation because it is one of the most economically developed South-eastern Asia countries. There are amazing places to see such as Cameron Highlands, the jungles of Borneo, and several other islands.
You can get daily meals for as low as $5 to $10, Malaysia cuisine is amazing, the country features various interesting native environments. Cultures are well represented. This is one of the cheapest places in the world to get a PADI scuba diving certificate. Accommodation on the other hand is within the range of $5 to $15 per night. Transportation ranges from $3 to $15, from Kuala Lumpur to the Perhentian Island is $8.
Laos (Travel with a $30 per Day Budget)
This is the location for the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Laos is a beautiful country and a low cost vacation spot. However, accommodation can be expensive, especially at certain times of the year. In 2021, you can have a tubing experience in the Vang Vieng River for just $7 and a tiger balm massage for just $6. Accommodation is within $5 to $10 per night but the times it’s expensive it goes up to about $30 to $35 per night. Transportation on the other hand is within $6 to $15 depending on the means of transportation.
Taiwan (Travel with $34 per day Budget)
This is an exciting city to visit, Taiwan is a center for tourist attraction, and the meals there are amazing. They have delicious street food services, for a plate of fragrant rice with pork or chicken is within the range of $2. You can also get a deep fry chicken chop or a bowl of delicious vermicelli with oyster knuckles for as low as $2. With $5 to $10 per day you can get meals with hotel accommodation, most hotels provide breakfast. But in Taipei accommodation is within the range of $10 to $20 per night (breakfast included)
Transportation is the cheapest in the country of Taiwan. Taipei and Tainan offer city bikes for less than $0.50 per hour with a free offer of 30 minutes.
India (Travel with a $20 per day Budget)
This is the second most populated country in the world; it is actually the cheapest country to go to for a vacation. Meals per day can be as low as $3 to $6. Transportation varies depending on the means, bus and fast train rides can be booked for as low as $1 to $3. Domestic flight to different destinations around the country is within the range of $30. There are accommodations ranging from $3 to $5. In Southern India there are beautiful beaches with amazing scenery.
Nepal (Travel with $20 per day budget)
This is one of the cheapest places to travel to for a vacation. Taiwan restaurants and hotels have quality services. You are guaranteed of getting cheap and delicious home-cooked meals in small cafes. In the country there are quality services for as low as $5 to $10 per day for food. Accommodation is within the range of $5 to 10 per night and most of these hotels provide breakfast. Transportation on a private car per person is within $10 to $15, on local bus ride between cities is relatively lower.
If you are visiting Nepal to Mount Everest, it costs tens of thousands of dollars; however you can spend as low as $10 per day on accommodation and food.
Cheap Places to Visit in Europe
In 2021, Europe recorded over 700 million inbound tourist arrivals; the continent holds a record of global leader and international tourism. There are several beautiful countries to visit in Europe for vacation and these places are not as expensive as you might think. We have put together a list of some low cost vacation countries to visit in Europe.
Turkey (Travel with a $40 per day Budget)
Depending on the time of the year, this country can be cheap or expensive. This country has rich historical sites and intercity traveling can be exhausting and expensive because a hot air balloon ride costs $200 to $300. There are affordable centers in Turkey like the stunning Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Travertines in Pamukkale.
Meals per day can be within the range of $10 to $15, hotel accommodation is within $5 to $15 per night while transportation ranges from $1 to $3 for a taxi. An intercity overnight bus ride is $30 to $60.
Georgia (Travel with $30 per day Budget)
This is one of the most affordable European countries for a vacation. This small country has a population of 3.8 million people. There are quality hotel services for as low as $5 to $15 per night. At a local restaurant you can spend as low as $10 to $15 per day on food. To visit the museum and other registered pre-historic sites you may require paying $2.
Transportation in this country is by different means, local mini buses charge less than $1. This is an amazing country to visit.
Greece (travel with a $40 per day budget)
Since 2010, the country of Greece has cut down the prices of accommodation, flight due to the debt crisis. The best time to visit the country is during the early or later part of the year. The most expensive time is during the summer, July and August. Eating in restaurants can be very expensive in the country, alternatively you can buy your groceries and prepare your meal to cut down expenses. You can spend $10 to $15 per day on meals, depending on the city you are in, there are several amazing seafood restaurants.
Accommodation can be as low as $10 to $15 per night and most of the hotels offer breakfast. Transportation ranges between $10 to $15 per person. Scooter rentals can go as high as $25 to $30 per day and for ferry tickets around the beautiful island is $10 to $20.
Romania (Travel with a $33 per day budget)
This is also a cheap country to visit; this small European country has a total population of 20 million people. You are guaranteed of having a great time in the country whether you are watching people playing and laughing at the park or strolling through the medieval villages. You can visit historical sites for free and have a good time.
There are hotel accommodations for as low as $10 to $15 per night with delicious means. You can prepare your own meal with just $10 to $15. Public transportation can be as low as $5 to $10 whether bus or train.
Poland (Travel with a $40 per day budget)
This country holds several cultural heritages. With a population of 39 million people, the country has great wealth in culture and history. Tourists love exploring Krakow, Warsaw, and other smaller towns like Wroclaw, Gdansk and Zakopane. These are amazing places and meals, hotels are very affordable.
To visit some of the historical sites in the country such as museums, a fee of $5 may be required. However you can easily spend your entire day watching people and wandering at the historic sites. The “bar mleczny” which is translated milk bar is a cafeteria; they have government subsidized traditional Polish cuisine at low cost, it’s popular among locals.
There are hotels within the range of $8 to $12 per night, food ranges from $10 to $15 per day while transportation can be as low as $1 to $3 for a full day train ride but for an intercity ride it is within $10 to $15.
Czech Republic (Travel with $40 per day Budget)
Prague which is the capital city of Czech Republic is a tourist center and there are several side attractions in the city. Every year thousands of people from different parts of the world come to see the rich history and historic structures. The Czech Republic is one of the cheapest central European countries to go to for a vacation.
With as low as $10 to $15 per day, you can get delicious meals from amazing restaurants. Accommodation can be as low as $12 to $20 per night with breakfast.
Museums and historical sites like Prague Castle entrance fee is expensive, it is within $18 to $20. For a 3-day transport pass, the fee is $16, you can get this ticket if you intend to do a lot of traveling around the city. However, any means of transportation you want is within the range of $5 to$20 per day.
Croatia (travel with a $40 per day budget)
There are thousands on the island in this country, it is a place known for wild parties, sunshine and beautiful weather most especially during the May to October. Croatia is a small country with over 4 million people and it holds a consistent record for yacht and beach parties all year round. There are fascinating sites in this country such as the Museum of Broken Relationships.
Feeding, hotel accommodation and transportation in the country is relatively cheap. Meals go for as low as $10 to $15 per day, hotel accommodation is within $12 to $16 per night with breakfast. While transportation is within $12 to $15 per person but a ferry ride is within the range of $10 to $15.