Cheap holidays: 19 budget destinations including Spain, Greece, Thailand and Turkey
If you have a tight budget, check out these 19 cheap holiday destinations.
There's not much point in bagging a bargain flight if you then end up spending a fortune while abroad, so it's important you research how much things are likely to cost before booking anything.
Handily, the number crunchers over at Hoppa airport transfers have done all the hard work and calculated the cheapest places to go on holiday. It's done so by comparing the total cost of six common holiday expenses: a taxi ride, a night's stay in a hotel, a meal, a pint, a cup of coffee and a bottle of wine.
So let's take a look at the 19 best-value destinations around the world, according to Hoppa. We’ve also included a bit about each location to give you an idea of what to expect while you're out there.
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19. Phuket, Thailand: £121.01
Phi Phi Island, Phuket
Taxi: £1.41 | Hotel: £83.31 | Meal: £19.27 | Pint of beer: £1.80 | Cup of coffee: £1.93 | Bottle of wine: £12.74
Why go?
Stunning views and warm blue sea. Phuket isn’t short on nooks to explore, like the island of Phi Phi (pictured).
18. Sao Paulo, Brazil: £118.99
Museum of Art, Sao Paulo
Taxi: £2.25 | Hotel: £89.50 | Meal: £21.15 | Pint of beer: £1.01 | Cup of coffee: £1.23 | Bottle of wine: £7
Why go?
Sao Paulo is a cultural hub, hosting many of Brazil’s finest museums and galleries – like the Museum of Art pictured above.
17. Barcelona, Spain: £112.83
Park Guell, Barcelona
Taxi: £5.52 | Hotel: £66.76 | Meal: £30.44 | Pint of beer: £3.35 | Cup of coffee: £1.60 | Bottle of wine: £3.98
Why go?
Go and see Antoni Gaudi’s world-famous architecture, which is dotted all around the city.
16. Toronto, Canada: £112.18
Skyline, Toronto
Taxi: £7.26 | Hotel: £81.74 | Meal: £35.36 | Pint of beer: £2.98 | Cup of coffee: £2.24 | Bottle of wine: £8.02
Why go?
Toronto is a modern metropolis full of skyscrapers, including the famous CN Tower. If you're brave/foolish enough, you can take the EdgeWalk around the outside of the tower for a better view of the city.
15. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: £104.85
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
Taxi: £3.36 | Hotel: £82 | Meal: £21.15 | Pint of beer: £1.20 | Cup of coffee: £1.21 | Bottle of wine: £6.77
Why go?
To see Christ the Redeemer, of course. It sits on top of Mount Corcovado and Sugarloaf, which you can reach by cable car.
14. Antalya, Turkey: £100.12
Umbrellas in the sky at Kaleici, Antalya
Taxi: £2.63 | Hotel: £74 | Meal: £11.75 | Pint of beer: £2.50 | Cup of coffee: £1.88 | Bottle of wine: £5.66
Why go?
Antalya has a colourful history. Visit the back streets of Kaleici (the ‘old town’) to see rustic buildings and boutiques surrounded by a Roman harbour.
13. Prague, Czech Republic: £94.92
Charles Bridge and Vltava river, Prague
Taxi: £2.10 | Hotel: £86.23 | Meal: £16.90 | Pint of beer: £1 | Cup of coffee: £1.49 | Bottle of wine: £3.73
Why go?
Head over to Prague for a not-so-local pint: the beer is well-loved across the continent. Enjoy it while people-watching in Old Town Square.
12. Gran Canaria, Spain: £88.69
Coastline from Puerto Rico to Amadores beach, Gran Canaria
Taxi: £1.47 | Hotel: £60.80 | Meal: £26.64 | Pint of beer: £1.63 | Cup of coffee: £1.44 | Bottle of wine: £4.95
Why go?
Between the mountains and the long, white sandy beaches, there's plenty to do for outdoorsy types, or those who just want to top up their tan.
11. Berlin, Germany: £81.26
Oberbaum Bridge, Berlin
Taxi: £9.13 | Hotel: £46.42 | Meal: £30.44 | Pint of beer: £2.47 | Cup of coffee: £2.06 | Bottle of wine: £4.00
Why go?
Aside from its markets at Christmas time, Berlin has some stunning palaces, parks and museums.
10. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: £81.26
Chinatown street restaurant, Kuala Lumpur
Taxi: £0.75 | Hotel: £51.57 | Meal: £10.75 | Pint of beer: £3.16 | Cup of coffee: £2 | Bottle of wine: £10.62
Why go?
Be sure to make a stop in Chinatown for some delicious Malaysian street food.
9. Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt: £78.86
Taxi: £1.37 | Hotel: £43.75 | Meal: £28.52 | Pint of beer: £2.14 | Cup of coffee: £0.86 | Bottle of wine: £5.12
Why go?
Whatever you do, whether it’s walking camel-back riding or sunbathing, do it by the Red Sea.
8. Corfu, Greece: £78.45
Historic centre of Corfu Town, Corfu
Taxi: £5.38 | Hotel: £42.47 | Meal: £20.93 | Pint of beer: £2.37 | Cup of coffee: £2.05 | Bottle of wine: £8.49
Why go?
Wander through Corfu Old Town, now a UNESCO world heritage site.
7. Auckland, New Zealand: £73
Vineyard at Matakana, Auckland
Taxi: £7.17 | Hotel: £45.37 | Meal: £38.85 | Pint of beer: £3.49 | Cup of coffee: £2.19 | Bottle of wine: £7.79
Why go?
Take in some of the wineries in Auckland's four wine-growing regions: Matakana, Kumeu, Clevedon Hills and Waiheke Island.
6. Faro, Portugal: £67.58
City of Faro
Taxi: £1.05 | Hotel: £38.40 | Meal: £22.83 | Pint of beer: £2.68 | Cup of coffee: £0.85 | Bottle of wine: £3.54
Why go?
Faro has a whole host of beautiful churches to visit, including a Russian Orthodox Church.
5. Cape Town, South Africa: £66.02
Boulders Beach, Cape Town
Taxi: £5.96 | Hotel: £49.79 | Meal: £17.15 | Pint of beer: £1.15 | Cup of coffee: £1.12 | Bottle of wine: £3.86
Why go?
Cape Town has a lot of green space for walks but, for something a bit different, you can head to Boulders Beach. It’s home to an endangered African Penguin colony.
4. Hanoi, Vietnam: £63.16
Water puppet theatre, Hanoi
Taxi: £1.22 | Hotel: £41.26 | Meal: £10.78 | Pint of beer: £0.47 | Cup of coffee: £1.10 | Glass of wine: £7.08
Why go?
Vietnam is rich in its culture, including water puppet theatre, which is literally played out on the water (the actors are behind the screen).
3. Bangkok, Thailand: £61.44
Floating market, Bangkok
Taxi: £1.76 | Hotel: £37.12 | Meal: £15.42 | Pint of beer: £1.95 | Cup of coffee: £1.87 | Bottle of wine: £11.32
Why go?
Get a feel for Bangkok’s water culture by visiting one of its floating markets.
2. Tenerife, Spain: £58.68
Los Gigantes Cliff, Tenerife
Taxi: £2.91 | Hotel: £39.49 | Meal: £24.74 | Pint of beer: £1.49 | Cup of coffee: £1.01 | Bottle of wine: £3.60
Why go?
After lazing on the beach head up to Mt. Teide, one of the world’s largest volcanoes.
1. Budapest, Hungary: £40.34
Hungarian Parliament, Budapest
Taxi: £4.65 | Hotel: £23.23 | Meal: £19.57 | Pint of beer: £1.11 | Cup of coffee: £1.25 | Glass of wine: £3.57
Why go?
Take a dip in one of Budapest’s indoor and outdoor thermal baths, some of which have steam baths and saunas too.
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