The following list are 10 of the most popular, yet cheapest, places in the world to travel right now. These countries have very favorable nightly room rates, easy access to transportation, and great activities. Check them out below!
1. Zanzibar
Zanzibar is not only beautiful but much cheaper than one would think. The ferry from mainland Tanzania is only $35. Airfare is usually about $100. AirBnBs can run as low as $40 per night. Local restaurants are also cheap: usually a good meal can be had for less than $10, maybe double that at one of the larger hotels.
2. Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is known for beautiful beaches and inexpensive hotels, for around $50 per night. A good dinner can cost less than $10. And the beaches are free!
3. Moab, Utah, United States
Moab is great for lovers of the outdoors: rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, skydiving. One can camp in a two-bed cabin for $78 per night. There are many cheap restaurants, especially Mexican or Tex-Mex, where you can get a meal for under $10.
4. Oaxaca, Mexico
Home to many art galleries, boutiques, and cafes, Oaxaca is also very affordable. Food stalls sell meals for under $5. With several boutique hotels and B&Bs, a room can be found for about $86 per night.
5. Komodo Islands, Indonesia
Home to beautiful beaches and the dragon that shares its name, the Komodo Islands are also very inexpensive. Getting to Komodo from Bali is only $40 by boat, $200 by air. Hotels can be as low as $35 per night.
6. Fez, Morocco
Fez is known for its lively market and cafes. A double room in a hotel can be as low as $60 per night and a decent meal as low as $6.
7. San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Despite Hurricane Maria, San Juan is open for business. Air fare from the Eastern US is less than $250. San Juan has many affordable chain hotels. The city is known for Old San Juan and the Barcardi Rum factory. Like many modern cities, San Juan has a variety of restaurants, from inexpensive fast food to 5-star restaurants. Inexpensive meals can be found at local restaurants for under $10.
8. Hurghada, Egypt
Flights from the US to Egypt are $400-$600. Hurghada actually has beautiful beaches right on the Red Sea and luxury hotels are as low as $50 per night.
9. Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Sanata Fe is known for its surrounding natural beauty and its art scene. Luxury hotel rates start at $99 per night. With over 250 restaurants, there are many cheaper options, some for even lower than $5 for a good meal.
10. Vancouver, Canada
Travel to Vancouver is very inexpensive these days due to the favorable exchange rate. Therefore, even luxury hotels are cheap. Vancouver is inside a rainforest and known for its natural beauty. With many restaurants, inexpensive meals are easily found.