Where can I travel on a budget of $40 per day?

There are 53 destinations you can visit on $40 per day. The best value is Chiang Mai, Thailand at ~$35/day.

What is the cheapest travel destination in 2026?

Chiang Mai, Thailand is among the most affordable, with daily costs of ~$35 for food, transport, and activities.

How is the travel budget calculated?

Total trip cost includes round-trip flights (2 passengers), accommodation per night, plus daily food, transport, and activities per person. Prices are based on mid-range averages.

Where to Travel for $40/day

53 destinations fit your $40/day budget. Sorted by value — best deals first.

Destinations Found

Best Value

Chiang Mai

$35/day

Avg. Daily Cost

$35

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Chiang Mai

Thailand

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Pattaya

Thailand

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Krabi

Thailand

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Koh Samui

Thailand

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Koh Phangan

Thailand

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Chiang Rai

Thailand

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Hanoi

Vietnam

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Da Nang

Vietnam

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Hoi An

Vietnam

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Nha Trang

Vietnam

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Phu Quoc

Vietnam

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Ha Long Bay

Vietnam

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Jakarta

Indonesia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Yogyakarta

Indonesia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Lombok

Indonesia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Bandung

Indonesia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Surabaya

Indonesia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Komodo

Indonesia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Manila

Philippines

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Cebu

Philippines

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Boracay

Philippines

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Palawan

Philippines

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Siargao

Philippines

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Bohol

Philippines

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Delhi

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Mumbai

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Goa

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Jaipur

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Agra

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Bangalore

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Varanasi

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Udaipur

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Kerala

India

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Siem Reap

Cambodia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Phnom Penh

Cambodia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Sihanoukville

Cambodia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Yangon

Myanmar

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Bagan

Myanmar

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Mandalay

Myanmar

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Inle Lake

Myanmar

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Vientiane

Laos

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Luang Prabang

Laos

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Vang Vieng

Laos

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Colombo

Sri Lanka

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Kandy

Sri Lanka

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Galle

Sri Lanka

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Ella

Sri Lanka

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Sigiriya

Sri Lanka

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Kathmandu

Nepal

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Pokhara

Nepal

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Chitwan

Nepal

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia

Great Value

$1,176total

~$35/day per person

Flights$294

Lodging$49/n

Food$14/d

Transport$7/d

Activities$14/d

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Where to Travel for $40/day

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