The Cheapest Travel Destinations in the World in 2020

Traveling around the world is a superb way to spend your downtime, relax, and learn more about other cultures. Assuming that you have enough money to spend and a valid passport to use, here are several of the cheapest travel destinations in 2020.

Laos, $30/day

One of the cheapest destinations, especially for backpackers and budget travelers, is Laos. Located in Southeast Asia, daily food and transportation plus accommodation can only cost you $30.

Accommodation can be a bit expensive, but you can easily find affordable hostels that merely cost about $5 to $10 per night. Venturing to the country’s smaller towns can even save you more money. You also get to see more of the hidden treasure spots—those that aren’t current go-to places of tourists. Hiring a motorbike may only cost $6 to $15 per day, as well. You can simply befriend the locals and ask about the cheapest food restaurants in the area.

Vietnam, $30/day

Another fascinating Southeast Asian country is Vietnam. If you love spicy rice noodles soup cooked with lemongrass, cilantro, and a big chunk of pork, you’d be amazed to know that this dish merely costs $1.50 in Vietnam. Home to one of the most affordable street foods in the region, a mug of coffee only costs $1 as well. Traveling around the country can be cheaper when you simply hire a motorbike—their GrabBike (which is similar to Uber, although they use bikes) merely costs you a fare of $0.50 for every 2 kilometers. You can even catch an affordable bus or train rides, especially when you plan to visit places outside of Hanoi, the country’s capital.

Philippines, $35/day

Traveling to the Philippines can be a bit more expensive. Hotels there can easily cost you $50 per night or more. However, you can opt to veer away from Manila, the archipelago’s capital, and visit its beautiful regions. Food, transportation, and accommodations there are cheaper. Remember to book your flights ahead of time, however, because traveling from island to island may need you to ride a plane. You can also opt to travel by ferry boat, although this would slow you down considerably as compared to merely riding a domestic airplane. Nonetheless, the Pearl of the Orient is home to enthralling beaches, tropical rainforests, and the famous “balut.”

Nicaragua, $35/day

One of the most affordable travel destinations in Central America is Nicaragua. If you love diving, surfing, and volcano hiking, the country can offer you several spots to visit. Checking out the different colonial cities in the nation can be extremely relaxing. Food is extremely affordable, and you can discover several cheap hostels to bunk in during the night.

South Africa, $40/day

A visit to South Africa can be cheap, especially since there are numerous “backpackers” hostels worldwide. However, eating out can be expensive, but you can easily save money when you cook your own food. Traveling outside of the capital is limited, however. If you are with friends, though, you can easily hire a private vehicle to save more cash.

Takeaway

Visiting other countries gives you first-hand experience of the diverse cultures around the world. You don’t have to spend too much money especially when you opt to visit the smaller towns outside of the capital and spend more time living like the locals—and discovering the hidden gems of your intended destination.