Cheap Travel Destinations to Visit in 2020

Sagres, Portugal

Sagres is the perfect spot to take in the gorgeous natural landscapes of Portugal. Between the gnarly waves you’ll find on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and the free hiking trails you can trek in and around the area, you won’t run out of activities on your budget trip to this European hidden gem.

This destination has many perks for the budget traveler. It is both affordable and doesn’t tend to get very crowded in the summer.

There are some incredibly nice hostels in the area too. The Goodfeeling hostel is within 10km to Sagres and starts at $17 a night with free beach transfers.

Verona, Italy

Verona is the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and a beautiful romantic setting for travelers looking to save a buck or two.

I originally found in my research that you can eat for as cheap as $6.75 per person, per meal. But later found in some forums that if you are in the more touristy areas of the city, you will need to expect to pay around 15 Euros per meal.

So plan where you will eat before you go, to save money.

There is plenty to do for cheap or free. The churches are breathtaking and only cost a couple of Euros to enter. If you sight see anything without entering, it can be for free!

If you are already in Europe, you can fly to Verona for as low as $109 round trip. If you fly from the U.S. (like us) you are looking at $1,000+ round trip because let’s face it, it’s far. But once you’re there, your budget travel dreams are endless.

Karlovac, Croatia

I first looked at Dubrovnik, as it is the top destination in Croatia. But then later found it is probably the most expensive one too, which is what we don’t want. It probably doesn’t hurt to visit Dubrovnik for a day or two though while you’re there.

Instead I found Karlovac. Karlovac is southwest of Zagreb and quite the interesting town to explore. It is shaped like a star! Seriously!

In the 1500s, Karlovac was designed as a renaissance town with the intention of beautiful harmony. Which is why it is in the shape of a 6 pointed star, divided into 24 blocks of the same size.

Karlovac is perfect for rafting and kayaking as well as other water sports. All of which are budget friendly. Food and drink are also cheap in Karlovac.

Loei, Thailand

Thailand is one of the cheapest countries to travel to in the world. The best times to visit are during the dry months between October and February. But the cheapest time to go is during the wet season between March and September.

Southeast Asia (as a whole) is one of the cheapest places to travel to.

Loei, Thailand is especially cheap. According to MTL Blog, you can eat for as low as $1.65 per meal!

Loei is beautiful, mountainous and not often visited by tourists, which makes it the perfect budget destination. A popular thing to go in the region is to take the hike up to Phu Kradueng mountain. Here is where you can catch picturesque views of waterfalls and sandstone cliffs.

You won’t run out of hikes, parks and things to do in Loei. Which is why we are definitely adding it to our bucket list.

Flights to Thailand from the U.S. range from $600 – $1,000 +, depending on where you fly from, when you fly and what airline you use.

Symi, Greece

Greece is another country on our bucket list and it just happens to be also be cheap travel destination.

If you are into the low key vibe, Symi is the perfect island getaway. Symi, Greece has 8 different white sand beaches and tons of coves to explore. Hike your way around the island and take in the full experience.

You can eat for as low a $7 a meal and I hear the seafood is out of this world.

The island’s capital has a section called Gialos, full of colorful neoclassical mansions that stun visitors. Most of the sight seeing and activities you take part in at Symi are free. It is just the way that you get there that won’t be.

It is also easy to find affordable accommodation and hotels in Symi. I personally love browsing TripAdvisor before any concrete plans are made so I can read all the good, the bad and the ugly reviews before we go.

Flying to Greece will cost you over $1,000 from the states and you will have to take a boat to get to Symi. After you are done at Symi, take another boat over to Rhodes!

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