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10 Cheap Places To Travel in 2021

Updated: Apr 14, 2021

Start planning your post-pandemic travels with some amazingly cheap and beautiful places! Here's a list of the top 10 places to travel in 2021 and why.



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Top 10 Cheap Travel Destinations for 2021:


1. Thailand

Thailand is a beautiful country and remains one of the cheapest holiday destinations in the world. While there are some upscale resorts, they are still a very good value for a luxury vacation. You should also know that the price lowers as you go more inland. If you go to the Chiang Mai region you will be in budget travel heaven! Here you can find a backpacker's dorm for $5/night, to a nice hotel with a pool for $30/night, to a luxury 5-star hotel for as little as $60/night!

Food: $5-$15/day

Accommodation: $5-$60/night

Transportation: $6-$10/day


Luxury Hotels with Cheap Rates:

1. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bkklc-sheraton-grande-sukhumvit-a-luxury-collection-hotel-bangkok/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255 54ba596febe2&y_source=1_Mjg2OTgyOC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D,

2. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hktbr-renaissance-phuket-resort-and-spa/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_MzgxMzk4MC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D,

3. https://www.crestphuket.com


Backpacker's Budget: $20/day

Mid-range Budget: $50/day


2. Nepal

Nepal isn't only one of the world's cheapest places for mountain trekking. There are also many budget friendly accommodations, restaurants, and transportation. And although trekking Mt. Everest can cost you thousands of dollars, there are many other mountains that you can trek with a guide or by yourself for as low as $15/day!

Food: $5-$10/day with some hostels providing breakfast

Accommodation: $5-$50/night

Transportation: $10-$15/day for a private car


Luxury Hotels with Cheap Rates:

1. https://www.vivantahotels.com/en-in/vivanta-kathmandu/?utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=vivanta-kathmandu&utm_medium=Local


Backpacker's Budget: $20/day

Mid-range Budget: $40/day



3. Indonesia

When you think of Indonesia you might think of Bali and luxury resorts. The thing about this country is it can be either really cheap or a bit pricey. Throughout the country food and drinks are pretty cheap and very delicious! Riding a scooter through the mountains, hiking, chasing waterfalls, and slouching in a hammock by the beach all day long cost very little. And outside of Bali, you can even find 5-star accommodations for as little as $40/night.

Food: $5-$15/day with some hostels providing breakfast

Accommodation: $5-$40/night

Transportation: $8-$15/day for a motorbike


Luxury Hotels with Cheap Rates:

1. https://double-six.com

2. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dpsbahi-hilton-bali-resort/?WT.mc_id=zLMWA0ID1HI2NaturalSearch3Google_LGHotelListing4DGGeneric_Nov5LocalSearch6DPSBAHI7EN8i1

3. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/subjw-jw-marriott-hotel-surabaya/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_NDIyOTU4NS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU=

4. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/indonesia/hyatt-regency-yogyakarta/yogya?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_yogya



Backpacker's Budget: $25/day (outside Bali)

Mid-range Budget: $50/day (outside Bali)



4. The Philippines

If you travel to the Philippines the best and cheapest times to go are the shoulder seasons (May and November). I'd recommend places such as: Bohol, Siquijor islands, and Cebu, where you can get a 5-star accommodation for as low as $63/night!

Food: $5-$15/day with some hostels providing breakfast

Accommodation: $7-$70/night

Transportation: $10-$15/day for a motorbike OR $15-$20 for a boat ride from one island to another


Luxury Hotels with Cheap Rates:

1. https://www.shangri-la.com/cebu/mactanresort/

2. https://www.crimsonhotel.com/manila


Backpacker's Budget: $35/day

Mid-range Budget: $70/day



5. Croatia

Do you like turquoise waters, quaint towns, cheap prices, and stunning nature? Then Croatia might be your next travel destination! There are even thousands of islands surrounding its mainland that have accommodations, food, and transportation with a low price tag also. To make your trip cheap, travel in the shoulder seasons (May and September).

Food: $10-$15/day with some hostels providing breakfast

Accommodation: $12-$70/night

Transportation: $12-$15/day for a rental car split between people, $10-$15 for a ferry ticket


Luxury Hotels with Cheap Rates:

1. https://www.zlatnizalaz.hr 2.https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/grand-villa-argentina?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google-places

2. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/spumd-le-méridien-lav-split/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_MzQ3MjE1OC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D


Backpacker's Budget: $40/day

Mid-range Budget: $80/day



6. Cuba

A truly unique experience is a trip to Cuba. It feels like you went back in time with vintage cars driving through the old, colorful streets. Although Cuba was getting expensive at one point, these days you can book a nice vacation for a very decent bargain.

Food: $6-$15/day with some hostels providing breakfast

Accommodation: $20-$100/night

Transportation: $1-$5/train ticket


Backpacker's Budget: $40/day

Mid-range Budget: $65/day



7. Morocco

For backpacker's you're in luck, Morocco has a growing network of hostels. If you have a bit more budget, consider staying in some of the iconic riad hotels. Riads are a type of traditional Moroccan and Andalusi interior garden or courtyard associated with architecture.