Travel does not always mean you need to have a lot of money to travel. After all your visit to Paris and your stay in a 5 star hotel or a hostel, does not change your visit to the Louvre or the stroll in the Parc Monceau. Same with beach vacations, food maybe better or worst but the experience of entering the crystal blue waters is the same regardless of your budgets. Therefore, travel is really about experiencing and discovery and as long as you can cover the basic costs of transportation and accommodations it should not stop you. So what are the most visited budget destinations?
According to Visited a popular travel app, which has a travel list feature that users can select popular destinations, places and experiences from has the following destinations as most popular:
- Portugal – Portugal is surprisingly the number one visited budget destination. It is easily accessible with low-fair airlines for European visitors flying RyanAir or EasyJet. They also have SATA Airlines which costs a fraction of flying other international airlines for those coming from North America. Despite being in the EU, the food is surprisingly affordable and delicious and accommodations are in abundance. Visitors can enjoy the beaches in Lagos and region, explore palaces, museums and nightlife in Lisbon, go surfing in the Atlantic coast, hike and see castles in Sintra or sample Porto in Porto.
- Czech Republic – Prague has got to be one of the more beautiful cities in Europe, with his Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and Opera house. As it does not use the Euro it is more affordable than most destinations. For those looking to ski there are cheaper options than the alps. There are also spa towns that cost a fraction of what you will pay in neighboring Germany. Getting here is also inexpensive for anyone coming within EU, train travel is an easy and affordable option, and accommodations are in abundance.
- Turkey – Turkey offers all inclusive options for many resorts making it an affordable beach destination. For those that love ruins a visit to Ephesus is a must. Istanbul is an incredible city, which offers you the ability to visit Europe and Asia within minutes. Istanbul provides a chance to see museums, explore palaces, eat fantastic food, shop at bazar’s and then relax at Turkish baths.
- Croatia – Croatia offers visitors lovely beach vacation as well as beautiful towns of Dubrovnik, Korčula and Split to explore. They also have the world wonder of Plitvice Lakes, magnificent hiking and waterfalls to explore. The food, accommodation and transportation is affordable for most of European travelers, which makes it a more affordable destination compared to not to far away Greece.
- Thailand – Thailand is a budget destinations for those that live in the pacific side of the world. While the flight maybe expensive if you are coming from Europe or North America, once you are there it is a much cheaper destination. There are all inclusive packages depending where you live. There are multiple tours you can take to explore Thailand beyond its beaches, it is known for its food, nightlife and culture.
- Mexico – With its multiple beach destinations and resorts lined with all inclusive packages for those coming from Canada or USA, as well as parts of Europe, it is a more affordable option compared to neighboring Caribbean Islands. For those that love history, Mayan ruins are incredible sites that can be found throughout the country, making it both an interesting destination to visit and a relaxing all inclusive vacation chilling by the pool or beach.
- Poland – Easily accessible to any European country, Poland is a great place to party, enjoy beer and do some sightseeing. It is also an amazing place for those that love unspoiled hiking trails, camp sites and other natural things.
- Egypt – Egypt has incredible museums for anyone that loves ancient civilization. You can spend weeks travelling around Egypt to discover amazing ruins and incredible historical sites. For those that love to snorkel or relax on the beach Sharm El-Sheik offers multiple resorts and accommodations some of which come in all inclusive packages that are on the more affordable scale. There are also multiple tours you can take around Egypt which will be of great value.
- Morocco – Morocco is easily accessible by ferry from Spain or you can fly with cheaper airlines from most parts of Europe. Morocco has incredible architecture, cultural sites, gardens and shopping. There are many affordable tours and accommodations for those on a strict budget.
- Dominican Republic – Similar to Mexico, Dominican Republic offers all inclusive packages in its lush tropical setting. Dominican Republic is ranked 44th most visited country, due to its affordability and many options from North America and some European countries.
- Indonesia – While located further from Europe and North America, once you can afford the flight, the destination itself is an affordable one. You can enjoy beach life, or do a tour around for a more cultural visit.
- Cuba – A bit challenging visit for Americans, the Europeans or Canadians can enjoy this very affordable destination, thanks to all inclusive packages. You can find resorts in all price ranges with food, drinks, accommodation and even transfers to the airport included. For those that crave culture, Havana is a hidden gem that makes you feel like you are living in the 1960s. It is also an amazing vibrant place for anyone who loves to dance!
- Montenegro – Known for its beaches and relax atmosphere, Montenegro is probably the most underrated country to visit in our top list. It is the 70th most visited country in the world. Found next to the more popular Croatia, Montenegro offers visitors similar beaches, many resorts to pick from at a reasonable price and a more relaxed atmosphere. Outside of the beach, you can visit the capital Podgorica or a bustling cruise port Kotor or for those that are into monasteries the Ostrog Monastery. Other things to do include: rock climbing in multiple locations, white water rafting on the Tara River, biking around the mountains or skiing in Kolasin.
- Malaysia – Can be considered a luxury or budget destination. While the flights maybe pricey depending on where you are flying from, the country itself has lots of affordable options. It offers visitors a bit of everything from metropolitan Kuala Lumpur, diving in Sipadan to visiting multiple templates and mosques around the country, no visitor will be bored.
- Bulgaria – Located next to Turkey and Romania, it is ranked 53rd in most visited countries in the world. Bulgaria has some ruins which will attract your historical buff with Greek /roman ruins of Plovidv. For those that love to ski there are ski slopes in Borovets. Bulgaria also produces excellent wine at cheaper prices. Finally during summer, you are more than welcome to bake in the sun enjoying the black sea.
- South Africa – Perhaps surprising to see an African destination as a budget destination, however, South Africa has lots of budget options for those looking to do safari or enjoy the various sites available. For those doing safari, South Africa has camp sites, you can drive yourself in Kroger or take more affordable tours. Cape Town and other cities, have hostels and food options catering to every traveler.