Travel: The 10 Cheapest Countries To Visit Now

Check out the top 10 cheapest countries to visit in 2024 for some flight inspiration:

10. Greece

Greece is one of Europe’s top summer vacation destinations, with beautiful beaches and famous historical monuments. After the 2010 debt crisis, prices have been low for years, although destinations like Mykonos and Santorini will cost much more than less popular areas. Timing is important while visiting this Mediterranean country. Avoid summer high season to get fantastic deals.

• Average daily cost: $164
• Average accommodation cost: $86
• Average daily meals cost: $42

9. Portugal

Portugal is one of Europe’s best-value locations. It’s famous for its seafood, wine, scenery, delectable custard tarts (pastéis de nata), and 300 days of sunshine every year. Whether you visit vibrant Lisbon, the sandy beaches of the south, or Porto for a wine and port tour, you’ll have a fairly cost holiday while taking in the sights and sounds of this pleasant southern European country.

• Average daily cost: $136
• Average accommodation cost: $99
• Average daily meals cost: $43

8. Dominican Republic

Americans frequent this bright, year-round Caribbean location, which is only a two-hour flight from Miami and less than four hours from New York City. The Spanish-speaking Dominican Republic occupies half of the second-largest Caribbean island (Hispaniola), while French-speaking Haiti occupies the western half. With white sand beaches, lagoons, and rainforests, there’s enough to see and do while taking in the country’s natural splendor.

• Average daily cost: $136
• Average accommodation cost: $108
• Average daily meals cost: $38

7. Mexico

Mexico, America’s neighbor, is home to the world’s fifth largest city. Mexico not only has various urban oasis, but the North American country is also recognized for its stunning beaches, which are consistently ranked as some of the greatest in the world. From ancient jungle ruins to renowned modernist architecture, you’ll find almost everything you might want in a holiday here, and at a reasonable price.

• Average daily cost: $120
• Average accommodation cost: $89
• Average daily meals cost: $28

6. Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a country of abundance and adventure, despite its size being comparable to West Virginia. The tranquil Central American country includes miles of shoreline on both the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, as well as jungle lodges, rainforest treks, volcanos, and cloud forests. It has some of the most diverse ecosystems on the globe. With an abundance of fresh food and fruit, you can genuinely live the “pura vida.”

• Average daily cost: $112
• Average accommodation cost: $115
• Average daily meals cost: $24

5. Hungary

Hungary, located at the crossroads of Europe, has managed to preserve its beautiful towns, while Budapest — the “city of lights” — remains a metropolitan metropolis. You’ve most likely seen the stunning Hungarian Parliament building on the Danube River. Hungary’s countryside is gorgeous, with mountains, rivers, and lush valleys.

• Average daily cost: $83
• Average accommodation cost: $64
• Average daily meals cost: $22

4. Thailand

Flights to this South Asian country can be pricey, but other expenses compensate for that. It’s no surprise that Thailand is Southeast Asia’s most visited country, with its tropical beaches, jungle temples, Buddha statues, and excellent restaurants and street markets in Bangkok.

• Average daily cost: $110
• Average accommodation cost: $33
• Average daily meals cost: $16

3. Indonesia

Bali, which is regularly ranked as the best destination to visit in the world, is located in Indonesia. But this jewel of a country is more than just gorgeous scenery. Indonesia is the world’s largest island country, with over 17,000 islands and breathtaking beaches, volcanoes, jungles, orangutan colonies, massive Komodo dragons, and immense mountain ranges. And best of all, your money will go a long way here.

• Average daily cost: $60
• Average accommodation cost: $49
• Average daily meals cost: $16

2. Turkey

Turkey is one of the most visited countries in the world, but it remains an underappreciated tourist destination. Turkey, which straddles Europe and Asia, is a fantastic melting pot of civilizations, as seen by everything from architecture to cuisine. Turkey offers a wide range of options for visitors, from mountain ranges to beach-littered beaches to the huge colorful metropolis of Istanbul. Despite the devastating earthquakes that struck the country, numerous tourist spots in the country’s west (hundreds of kilometers from the damaged areas) are open and actively inviting guests. Tourist spending will be important to the reconstruction effort.

• Average daily cost: $34
• Average accommodation cost: $65
• Average daily meals cost: $11

1. Laos

Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, but it still boasts more than 4,000 islands. Laos is one of the few countries in the world that has preserved its natural beauty despite sprawling development, from the islands of the Mekong Delta to the breathtaking waterfalls of the interior. However, there’s plenty to entice even the most jaded traveler, from cooking schools for foodies to climbing, caving, and jungle excursions for thrill-seekers, and temples galore for the more culturally inclined.

• Average daily cost: $15
• Average accommodation cost: $33
• Average daily meals cost: $6