🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
Thailand
Songkran Water Festival
Fares found from
$632
🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Fares found from
$484
🇨🇴 Medellin
Colombia
Fares found from
$293
🇨🇴 Bogota
Colombia
Bogota International Book Fair
Fares found from
$248
🇪🇬 Cairo
Egypt
Fares found from
$521
🇮🇳 Mumbai
India
Fares found from
$417
🇹🇭 Phuket
Thailand
Songkran Water Festival
Fares found from
$487
🇭🇺 Budapest
Hungary
Fares found from
$457
🇨🇱 Santiago
Chile
Fares found from
$421
🇻🇳 Hanoi
Vietnam
Fares found from
$590
🇮🇩 Bali
Indonesia
Fares found from
$757
🇹🇭 Bangkok
Thailand
Songkran Water Festival
Fares found from
$570
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Fares found from
$438
🇨🇺 Havana
Cuba
Fares found from
$306
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest country to travel to in 2026?
Chiang Mai, Thailand ranks as one of the most affordable destinations right now, with an average daily budget around $30 per day. Several other cities on this list come in under $60/day all-in — including food, local transport and mid-range lodging.
How far does $50 a day go abroad?
$50/day is a realistic budget for mid-range travel across Southeast Asia, parts of Latin America, and select cities in Eastern Europe and North Africa. That usually covers a private room, three meals, local transport, and one or two activities. Each destination card above shows its average daily budget so you can compare at a glance.
How do you find the cheapest flights to budget destinations?
Our GO Score combines live fare data with historical baselines, so a high score usually means prices are below average. Sort the list by price and check the "Fares found from" label on each card — those are the cheapest round-trip fares we've seen recently from our origin airports.
Are budget destinations safe for travelers?
Most budget destinations on this list are popular, well-trodden tourist cities with established infrastructure. As with anywhere, basic precautions apply. Check your government's travel advisory for the latest guidance before booking.
