Try these off-the-beaten-path locations for the most and least expensive travel destinations
It’s crucial to stay within your budget when travel costs rise. In light of this, picking off-the-beaten-path locations can help your money go farther, although flying to renowned luxury resorts would undoubtedly put a strain on your pocketbook. Ski getaways and far-flung tropical locations, according to a recent study from FloridaPanhandle.com, are particularly likely to break the budget.
The website claims that its experts examined pricing information from more than 100 well-known holiday spots. The study looked at four- and five-star ratings of top-rated accommodations during the most expensive times of the year to travel depending on the destination, which was May 19–25 or December 21–27 (taxes not included).
The average cost per day, per person, as determined by the study, is as follows
The most costly location to visit is Gustavia, St. Barth. Without factoring in airfares, the average cost is $1,852 per person per day in Gstaad, Switzerland. Without factoring in flights, the average cost is $1,544 per person per day for Aspen, Colorado. Without factoring in flights, the average cost per person per day is $1,487 in Park City, Utah. Without factoring in flights, the average cost is $1,257 per person per day for Maui, Hawaii. The average cost, excluding airfares, is $1,082 per person per day.
The cheapest locations to visit are in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Without factoring in flights, which can cost more than $1,000 per person, the average cost per day is $122 per person.
Sri Lanka, in Kandy. The average cost, excluding flights, is $140 per person per day.
Poland’s Warsaw. The average cost, excluding flights, is $155 per person per day.
Nicaragua’s Granada. The average cost, excluding flights, is $157 per person per day.
Guatemala, La Antigua. The average cost, excluding flights, is $167 per person per day.
Cheap U.S. vacation spots include Albuquerque, Little Rock, and Oklahoma City.
Hints for less expensive travel
Consider shopping around if you want to vacation on a tight budget. The more flexible you can be with your trip dates, the simpler it will be to discover deals. Travelling at off-peak hours, particularly while schools are in session, can help keep tickets and lodging more inexpensive and are probably going to draw fewer crowds.
It’s also a wonderful moment for US citizens to think about travelling abroad because the currency is still strong. Favourable exchange rates mean that your money may go further abroad.