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Have you been seized by the irrepressible urge to go on holiday again but are short on budget? Well, don't despair... there are many of us in the same situation! Fortunately, there are some destinations that even poor penniless travellers like us can enjoy. Which ones? Let's find out together in this article! Here are 15 super cheap places to go on holiday now!
1 - Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is still surprisingly cheap. Eating in Budapest is really cheap and the choice is incredibly varied. Here you can admire sights such as the Buda and Pest districts, the Synagogue and the Parliament Building, but also a large number of museums whose entrance fee is rarely more than €6.00, in fact it is often even free!
SEE ALSO: 10 things you absolutely must see in Budapest
Average cost offlights: from €32.93 - see offers
Average accommodation cost: from €42.35 per night - see deals
Average cost ofcheap meals: from €6.00 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: less than €1.00
Average cost oftours and entrance fees: from €6.00 for museums, from €9.00 for a scenic cruise; from €18.00 for Széchenyi Baths
2 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh is a city that has not yet been invaded by big skyscrapers, like almost all the rest of the cities in South-East Asia. All the entertainment in the city is therefore at sea level: markets, cheap street food and magnificent villas dating back to French colonisation are the main attractions in the centre. It's a city in transition: having overcome the atrocities during the Khmer Rouge reign in the 1970s, it's regaining its former glory thanks in part to the rise of artisanal shops, modern bars and restaurants found near the National Museum and the Royal Palace in the heart of the Daun Penh district.
Average cost of flights: from €559.98 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €29.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €3.00 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €0.64
Average tour and entrance fee: from €12.42 per person for a visit to the Killing Fields
3 - Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok and Thailand are considered to be extremely inexpensive destinations, yet full of charm. Even if, especially in the central areas of the cities, prices are constantly rising, the cost of living remains decidedly low: it is possible to get around easily by public transport, the presence of many typical small restaurants offering mostly rice dishes allow you to eat out often without too high costs. Don't miss the Bangkok National Museum and the many temples dedicated to the Buddha which, as places of worship, offer free tours.
SEE ALSO: 10 must-sees in Bangkok
Average cost offlights: from €360.07 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €39.00 per night - see deals
Average cheap meal cost: from €4.50 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: less than €1.00
Average tour and entrance fee: from €18.93 for a tour to Damnoen Saduak floating market
4 - Hanoi, Vietnam
The Vietnamese capital is considered the cheapest city on the planet: here you can treat yourself to a weekend consisting of an aperitif, a taxi ride, a night in a 4-star hotel in a double room and dinner out for a total of €111.00 compared to, say, €377.40 in London.
Hanoi offers many opportunities to learn a little more about the war that shook the country during the 1960s. Also very characteristic is the Ho Chi Minh Museum, which provides an insight into the life and deeds of the famous Vietnamese communist leader.
Average cost offlights: from €557.48 - see offers
Average accommodation cost: from €34.00 per night - see offers
Average meal cost: from €2.60 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €0.26
Average cost of tours and entrance fees: from €16.56 for a gastronomic tour of the old quarter
5 - Lima, Peru
Lima combines the past, modernity, a few borrowings from Spain and the influence of the Pacific Ocean in an exemplary manner, creating one of the most fashionable cities in Latin America. The City of Kings, in the heart of Lima, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes evidence of the colonial era in every corner, as well as the Baroque monastery of San Francisco dating back to the late 17th century. Barranco is the area close to the beach and consists of narrow streets decorated with graffiti where you can find cheap Peruvian food, bars and clubs where cocktails are offered at half price.
SEE ALSO: 10 things to see in Lima, Peru
Average cost of flights: from €613.31 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €39.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €5.90 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €0.47
Average cost of tours and entrance fees: from €20.00 for a walking tour of the Old Town
6 - Faro, Portugal
Photo by Vitor Oliveira. Faro is often a neglected destination for holidaymakers and travellers in general, this has allowed the city to retain its calm and relaxed atmosphere. It is a picturesque and authentic location. It offers good, rather inexpensive public transport and is full of cafés, restaurants and bars where you can eat typical specialities at practically negligible prices.
Average cost of flights: from €48.94 - see offers
Average accommodation cost: from €39.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €7.50 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €2.30
Average tour and entrance fee: from €30.00 per person for a catamaran visit to Ria Formosa Nature Park
7 - Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a surfer's paradise and an extremely affordable location! If you're a wave enthusiast, the advice is to stay in a 'surf camp', which can be ideal accommodation even if you're not travelling here to practice the sport, especially if you're looking for a cosy, youthful atmosphere.
If you rent a scooter, you can move around freely; the rental and petrol costs are really negligible, less than €5.00 per day! In Bali you can visit many religious monuments: the Gunung Kawi shrines, the Pura Besakih (considered the most 'sacred' Hindu temple in all of Bali), the Pura Rambut Siwi and many others. Bali has about 400 kilometres of coastline, and the beaches are an earthly paradise: Kuta beach, located near the capital Denpasar, is a very romantic and evocative place.
SEE ALSO: Bali, Indonesia: where to go, when to go and what to see
Average cost of flights: from €447.71 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €40.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €2.90 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €0.20 0.82
Average cost of tours and entrance fees: from €11.40 for a guided tour of UNESCO heritage sites
8 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria's capital is the third oldest city in Europe, after Athens and Rome: the archaeological remains still visible are a good testament to this record. It is a destination that is not too overcrowded, which is very strange considering that it is rich in beauty and decidedly low-cost. Thanks to a yellow pavement, visitors to the city can follow an ideal itinerary that allows them to visit the city's main buildings: the Presidential Palace, the Archaeological Museum, the former Communist Party headquarters, the Royal Palace (now home to the National Art Gallery) and the Russian Church with its magnificent gardens. In 2013, moreover, Sofia was named the cheapest city in Europe by a tourism portal: for less than €40.00 per day you can stay in a three-star hotel in the city centre, use public transport, do some tourist activities, and have lunch and dinner.
SEE ALSO: 10 things to see in Sofia, Bulgaria
Average cost of flights: from €25.98 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €38.00 per night - see deals
Average cost ofcheap meals: from €5.10 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €0.80
Average cost oftours and entrance fees: from €25.00 for a tour to Rila Monastery and Boyan Church
9 - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Although on paper it may look like an exclusive resort, Sharm El Sheikh is also accessible to those who don't have very high budgets. Prices have dropped a lot recently due to the terrorist incidents and the security problem. The resort is undoubtedly rich in attractions, first and foremost the contrast between the desert and the crystal-clear sea, the poverty of the villages and the prosperity of the resorts and beaches equipped for tourists.
SEE ALSO: What to see in Sharm el Sheikh
Average cost of flights: from €176.00 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €37.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €10.00 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: less than €0.20
Average tour and entrance fees: from €32.00 for a Camel Safari + Snorkelling at the Blue Hole
10 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and boasts glittering skyscrapers, buildings of colonial architecture, fascinating locales and a myriad of natural attractions. Divided into numerous districts, its main hub is called the Golden Triangle, comprising Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Chinatown.
KL is widely recognised for numerous landmarks, including the Petronas Twin Towers (among the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world), the flea market on Petaling Street and the Batu Caves that are more than 400 million years old.
The city also offers an abundance of inexpensive gastronomic delights, with thousands of stalls, bars and restaurants serving every imaginable kind of delicacy.
SEE ALSO: 10 Things to See in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Average cost of flights: from €445.92 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €34.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €3.17 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €0.60
Average tour and entrance fees: from €29.00 forPetronas Towers entrance, from €12.00 per person for a Batu Caves tour
11 - Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw is a city that has suffered for years and has been rebuilt several times, due to various conflicts that have devastated it. The Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is made up of characteristic narrow streets, courtyards, hidden squares and gardens. Not to be missed is a visit to the area of the former Jewish Ghetto of Warsaw, which today houses the Jewish Historical Institute, the Monument to the Heroes of the Ghetto and the Jewish cemetery. The cost of living here is significantly lower than in Italy. This is one of the reasons why Warsaw is one of the most popular cities for Erasmus students, who manage to live comfortably for only €200.00 / 250.00 per month.
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Average flight cost: from €29.00 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €43.00 per night - see deals
Average cost ofcheap meals: from €5.00 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: less than €1.00
Average tour and entrance fee: from €35.00 for a full city tour
12 - Shanghai, China
Shanghai is the most populous city not only in China but in the whole world, with around 20 million inhabitants. It is well served by public transport, the ticket costs about €0.50 and there is plenty to see. The financial district of Pudong, referred to as China's Manhattan, includes many skyscrapers and beautiful record-breaking buildings, including the Oriental Pearl Tv Tower, shaped like a lute with five spheres, inside which is a revolving restaurant, a museum and a hotel. Shanghai is also ancient China: the Yu Garden district, in addition to the gardens with temples, rivers and ponds after which it is named, includesOld Street and God's Temple, truly spectacular historical buildings. For many, this city is also the capital of 'fake': there are more than five markets selling all kinds of counterfeit goods, as well as precious silks, wooden artefacts, jade or porcelain. Cheap shopping is especially in vogue at Nanjing Road, a very long pedestrian boulevard where there are plenty of shops and restaurants.
SEE ALSO: 10 must-sees in Shanghai, China
Average cost of flights: from €409.66 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €44.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €4.50 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €0.50
Average tour and entrance fee: from €12.00 for the sightseeing bus tour
13 - Prague, Czech Republic
Wenceslas Square, the National Theatre, St Nicholas Church, the Gardens and Charles Bridge, the city's most representative monument - these are just some of Prague's most famous sights. The undisputed symbol is probably theastronomical clock that dominates the city square. The Jewish Quarter is also not to be missed. Finally, it should be noted that Prague offers a vibrant nightlife, which is also famous for its very affordable prices.
SEE ALSO: 10 things to see in Prague
Average cost offlights: from €24.00 - see offers
Average accommodation cost: from €39.00 per night - see deals
Average cost ofcheap meals: from €6.00 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: less than €1.00
Average tour and entrance fees: Guided Castle Tour from €35.00 per person
14 - Antalya, Turkey
Antalya is Turkey's fascinating treasure, one of the must-see pearls of the entire country. In Italian Adalia, it is home to the famous waterfalls, the bridge built in the 13th century and the city of Aspendos with its aqueducts. There are plenty of restaurants that will satisfy your hunger and craving for typical specialities for very little money.
SEE ALSO: 10 things to see in Antalya (Adalia) Turkey
Average cost of flights: from €156.87 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €32.00 per night - see deals
Average meal cost: from €4.20 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: less than €0.40
Average tour and entrance fee: Rafting in the waters of Köprülü Canyon from €20.00 per person
15 - Riga, Latvia
Riga is also a destination that rarely makes it onto travellers' itineraries, but it is as charming as it is cheap. Accommodation, food and entertainment cost less than you might think. What's more, the city is very lively and full of cheap nightlife entertainment. For as little as €20.00 a day, you can explore the city, eat and have fun in a few clubs!
Probably its most famous attraction is the Castle, now the permanent residence of the President of the Latvian Republic, which houses two museums. Getting around the Latvian capital is easy and inexpensive, thanks to the efficient public transport network, tickets cost around €1.15.
SEE ALSO: 10 must-sees in Riga, Latvia
Average flight cost: from €62.81 - see deals
Average accommodation cost: from €38.00 per night - see deals
Average cost ofcheap meals: from €6.00 per person
Cost ofa single ride on local transport: around €1.15
Average cost of toursand entrance fees: from €30.00 for a guided tour