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Travel Destination Rankings 2026

386 destinations ranked by average daily cost per person (food, transport & activities).

Our rankings are based on the average daily cost per person covering food, local transport, and activities — the three categories travelers have most control over. Flights and accommodation are excluded as they vary by origin and preference. Data is sourced from TripCostly's database of 386+ destinations and updated regularly.

Southeast Asia and South Asia dominate the most affordable list, while Scandinavian and Swiss cities consistently rank among the priciest. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive destinations can be over 5x — meaning a week in Bangkok costs roughly the same as a single day in Zurich.

Top 30 Most Affordable Destinations

#DestinationFoodTransportActivitiesDaily Total
1🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand$14$7$14$35
2🇹🇭 Pattaya, Thailand$14$7$14$35
3🇹🇭 Krabi, Thailand$14$7$14$35
4🇹🇭 Koh Samui, Thailand$14$7$14$35
5🇹🇭 Koh Phangan, Thailand$14$7$14$35
6🇹🇭 Chiang Rai, Thailand$14$7$14$35
7🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam$14$7$14$35
8🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam$14$7$14$35
9🇻🇳 Da Nang, Vietnam$14$7$14$35
10🇻🇳 Hoi An, Vietnam$14$7$14$35
11🇻🇳 Nha Trang, Vietnam$14$7$14$35
12🇻🇳 Phu Quoc, Vietnam$14$7$14$35
13🇻🇳 Ha Long Bay, Vietnam$14$7$14$35
14🇮🇩 Jakarta, Indonesia$14$7$14$35
15🇮🇩 Yogyakarta, Indonesia$14$7$14$35
16🇮🇩 Lombok, Indonesia$14$7$14$35
17🇮🇩 Bandung, Indonesia$14$7$14$35
18🇮🇩 Surabaya, Indonesia$14$7$14$35
19🇮🇩 Komodo, Indonesia$14$7$14$35
20🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines$14$7$14$35
21🇵🇭 Cebu, Philippines$14$7$14$35
22🇵🇭 Boracay, Philippines$14$7$14$35
23🇵🇭 Palawan, Philippines$14$7$14$35
24🇵🇭 Siargao, Philippines$14$7$14$35
25🇵🇭 Bohol, Philippines$14$7$14$35
26🇮🇳 Delhi, India$14$7$14$35
27🇮🇳 Mumbai, India$14$7$14$35
28🇮🇳 Goa, India$14$7$14$35
29🇮🇳 Jaipur, India$14$7$14$35
30🇮🇳 Agra, India$14$7$14$35

Top 30 Most Expensive Destinations

#DestinationFoodTransportActivitiesDaily Total
1🇺🇸 New York, United States$60$20$50$130
2🇮🇸 Akureyri, Iceland$56$21$42$119
3🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland$56$21$42$119
4🇫🇮 Turku, Finland$56$21$42$119
5🇫🇮 Rovaniemi, Finland$56$21$42$119
6🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland$56$21$42$119
7🇩🇰 Aarhus, Denmark$56$21$42$119
8🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark$56$21$42$119
9🇳🇴 Lofoten, Norway$56$21$42$119
10🇳🇴 Stavanger, Norway$56$21$42$119
11🇳🇴 Tromsø, Norway$56$21$42$119
12🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway$56$21$42$119
13🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway$56$21$42$119
14🇸🇪 Malmö, Sweden$56$21$42$119
15🇸🇪 Gothenburg, Sweden$56$21$42$119
16🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden$56$21$42$119
17🇨🇭 Zermatt, Switzerland$56$21$42$119
18🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland$56$21$42$119
19🇨🇭 Interlaken, Switzerland$56$21$42$119
20🇨🇭 Lucerne, Switzerland$56$21$42$119
21🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland$56$21$42$119
22🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland$56$21$42$119
23🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119
24🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119
25🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119
26🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119
27🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119
28🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119
29🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119
30🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom$56$21$42$119

Key Takeaways

Best Value Regions

Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central America offer daily costs under $40. Street food, affordable public transit, and low-cost attractions make these regions ideal for budget travelers.

Premium Destinations

Scandinavian capitals, Swiss cities, and global hubs like London and New York exceed $80/day. Dining out and activities drive costs — cooking and free attractions can cut spending by 30-40%.

Sweet Spot Destinations

Eastern Europe, Portugal, Spain, and Mexico strike the best balance — excellent infrastructure and vibrant culture at $40-60/day. These “sweet spot” destinations are popular for digital nomads and long-term travelers.

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