‘Affordable’ alternatives to expensive holiday destinations
We all know travelling abroad doesn’t come cheap. From Paris to New York, many iconic locations draw millions of tourists annually and are fixtures on many holidaygoers’ bucket lists.
But these often also come with a high price tag. However, if you want to bag a bargain, what are some alternative destinations that offer a similar experience?
Experts at Compare the Market have analysed over 30 popular holiday destinations based on factors such as the average cost of accommodation, dining, and entertainment, to determine the most expensive.
The team then researched affordable alternative options for the 10 priciest locations that offer a similar experience and revealed how much people could save.
The 10 most expensive popular holiday destinations, according to Compare the Market:
7. Ibiza, Spain
Total daily cost (per person) – £324
Dupe destination – Budva, Montenegro
Total daily cost (per person) – £167
Potential savings – £157
Percent savings – 48 percent
(Image: Getty)
6. New York, US
Total daily cost (per person) – £342
Dupe destination – Montreal, Canada
Total daily cost (per person) – £171
Potential savings – £171
Percent savings – 50 percent
(Image: Getty)
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