๐Ÿ’ฐ Budget Travel

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Any Budget.

Real numbers, honest breakdowns, and proven money-saving strategies so you can travel more โ€” and spend less.

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By the Numbers

How Far Does Your Money Go?

Average daily travel budgets based on our community of 80k+ real travellers.

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$42
avg/day ยท Southeast Asia backpacking
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$65
avg/day ยท Europe budget travel
๐ŸŒŽ
$55
avg/day ยท South America
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$48
avg/day ยท North Africa
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Top Budget Destinations for 2025

High experience, low daily spend โ€” these destinations deliver the most travel for your money.

Vietnam Ha Long Bay budget travel
$35โ€“55/day
Vietnam
Budget from $35/day
๐Ÿจ Stay
$8โ€“15
๐Ÿœ Food
$5โ€“12
๐ŸšŒ Move
$3โ€“8
Full budget breakdown โ†’
Mexico Oaxaca colourful streets budget
$40โ€“60/day
Mexico
Budget from $40/day
๐Ÿจ Stay
$12โ€“20
๐ŸŒฎ Food
$6โ€“14
๐ŸšŒ Move
$4โ€“10
Full budget breakdown โ†’
Morocco Marrakech cheap travel
$35โ€“50/day
Morocco
Budget from $35/day
๐Ÿจ Stay
$10โ€“18
๐Ÿฒ Food
$5โ€“10
๐ŸšŒ Move
$2โ€“6
Full budget breakdown โ†’
Lisbon Portugal affordable European city
$55โ€“75/day
Lisbon, Portugal
Budget from $55/day
๐Ÿจ Stay
$18โ€“30
๐ŸŸ Food
$10โ€“18
๐Ÿš‡ Move
$3โ€“7
Full budget breakdown โ†’
Bali affordable beach holiday
$40โ€“65/day
Bali, Indonesia
Budget from $40/day
๐Ÿจ Stay
$12โ€“25
๐Ÿ› Food
$5โ€“15
๐Ÿ›ต Move
$4โ€“10
Full budget breakdown โ†’
Maldives local island budget
$60โ€“90/day
Maldives (local islands)
Budget from $60/day
๐Ÿจ Stay
$25โ€“45
๐ŸŸ Food
$8โ€“16
โ›ต Move
$5โ€“15
Full budget breakdown โ†’
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Money Hacks

25 Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs

Tested strategies that real travellers use to stretch every dollar further.

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Use Google Flights' Explore Feature
Enter your departure city with dates flexible, and Google Flights shows you a map of destinations sorted by price. You'll often discover places 40% cheaper than your original plan.
Saves: $200โ€“600/person
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Book Accommodation Direct
After checking Booking.com for the best rate, always go directly to the hotel's website or call them. Most properties offer perks โ€” free breakfast, early check-in โ€” for direct bookings.
Saves: $15โ€“40/night
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Eat Where Locals Eat
The restaurant one street back from the tourist square typically costs 50โ€“70% less for the same (or better) food. Ask your guesthouse host where they eat โ€” not where they send tourists.
Saves: $15โ€“25/day
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Take Overnight Buses or Trains
An overnight journey saves both a night's accommodation and a day's transport in one ticket. Popular on Southeast Asian and European rail networks โ€” book early for the best sleeper berths.
Saves: $30โ€“80/journey
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Zero-Fee Travel Cards
Wise and Revolut offer the real mid-market exchange rate with no foreign transaction fees. On a 2-week international trip you can easily save $80โ€“150 vs using your regular bank card.
Saves: $80โ€“200/trip
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Free Museum Days & City Cards
Most major cities have a free museum day (often the first Sunday of each month). City tourism cards often bundle transit + major attractions for 40โ€“60% less than buying individually.
Saves: $30โ€“80/person

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