If you’re chasing cheap vacation spots, here are solid, budget-friendly options across different regions, with quick notes on why they’re affordable and how to stretch a dollar there. What counts as “cheap”

• Big value for money: destinations where accommodation, meals, and transport clock in at low daily costs.
• Good infrastructure for budget travelers: abundant hostels or budget hotels, affordable street food, and inexpensive local transport.
• Seasonal deals and off-peak travel can dramatically reduce costs.

Top budget-friendly destinations by region Asia

• Indonesia (Bali and beyond): Widely affordable lodging, cheap traditional meals, and plenty of budget activities.
• Vietnam: Low-cost street food, cheap trains, and plenty of budget guesthouses.
• Cambodia: Very affordable guesthouses, tuk-tuks, and Angkor-area options during off-peak times.

Europe

• Albania and Croatia’s lesser-known coastlines: Generally cheaper than Western Europe, with budget-friendly hostels and meals.
• Greece (Athens and islands during shoulder season): Affordable meals and lodging outside peak months.
• Poland and Hungary: Low-cost cities with cheap eats, public transit, and solid hostels.

Americas

• Mexico (coastal towns and smaller cities): Budget lodging and cheap street food; consider bus travel between destinations.
• Guatemala and Nicaragua: Very affordable hostels, markets, and local transport.
• Colombia and Peru: Reasonably priced accommodations and inexpensive local cuisine, especially away from major tourist hubs.

Africa and the Middle East

• Morocco and Egypt: Budget-friendly options for food and lodging, with affordable guided experiences if planned carefully.
• Countries with strong domestic travel networks often offer cheaper internal options and cheaper desert/heritage excursions.

Strategy to maximize savings

• Travel in shoulder seasons when prices are lower and crowds thinner.
• Choose hostels, guesthouses, and locally run accommodations over international hotels.
• Eat where locals eat (markets, street food) and avoid tourist-centered restaurants.
• Use public transport or long-distance buses/trains instead of flights for regional hops.
• Plan a longer stay in one place to reduce moving costs and take advantage of weekly or monthly rate deals.
• Look for bundle deals on flights + hotels and consider travel cards or passes for attractions.

If you’d like, share:

• Your target region or continents.
• Approximate daily budget and trip length.
• Travel style (backpacker, mid-range, luxury on a budget).
• Any must-see experiences or types of activities.

I can tailor a shortlist with 3–5 destinations, estimated daily costs, and a sample 7–10 day itirary for maximum value.