Traveling is one of the most rewarding activities in life, but many people might not do it because of high prices. Therefore, according to a financial expert, there is a way to plan your trips on a low budget so you can enjoy holidays with your loved ones. HelloSafe, a personal finance provider, has ranked the most and least expensive holiday destinations worldwide. For this reason, if you love to travel around the world, you better read more about the top 10 cheapest travel destinations in 2025.
These are the 10 cheapest countries to travel to in 2025, according to a financial expert
Barbados is the priciest holiday destination in the world, yet the least costly country is around 20 times less expensive. HelloSafe.com’s insurance and personal finance expert has published a list of the most and least expensive nations in the world for travelers based on average daily spending. Below, you can find the 10 cheapest countries to enjoy this year:
- Laos – $15 ave. daily budget
- Kazakhstan – $19
- Rwanda – $21
- Ghana – $22
- Mongolia – $24
- Armenia – $26
- Burkina Faso – $27
- Georgia – $28
- Mali – $29
- Burma (Myanmar) – $34
Notably, the U.S. State Department has recently issued recommendations cautioning against visiting Myanmar, Burkina Faso, and Mali. Additionally, Americans have been cautioned by the State Department to “exercise increased caution” when visiting Rwanda, Ghana, Laos, and Armenia. According to HelloSafe, its budgets account for the price of lodging, meals, and transportation within the country of destination. The cost of traveling to the country is not included in the figures.
These are the most expensive countries based on the financial expert findings
- Barbados – $331 ave. daily budget
- Antigua and Barbuda – $331
- Saint Kitts and Nevis – $272
- Maldives – $268
- Grenada – $259
- Switzerland – $251
- United States – $249
- Micronesia – $249
- Greenland – $222
- United Arab Emirates – $221
Nonetheless, it is important to highlight that in recent months, the US State Department has also advised visitors to Greenland, the Maldives, and the United Arab Emirates to exercise increased caution to avoid potential issues while traveling to these countries.
How can people travel solo on a budget?
Besides the financial expert advice, there are other things people can consider while traveling solo on a budget. Thus, here are the main things you should consider before embarking on this adventure:
- Plan and book your trip early: Book your flights and accommodations in advance to save money and find more possibilities. Jaclynn Seah, the creator of a travel blog, advocates using websites like Skyscanner and Kiwi to compare tickets from various airlines. Basanth Sadasivan, a 27-year-old solo traveler, believes that these websites help identify the cheapest possibilities by mixing one-way tickets from various airlines. These services may also assist you in locating the lowest combinations, lowering your overall costs.
- Do your research before paying: Trips are all about spontaneity and adventure, so it is recommended to skip the trip guides, itineraries, and prebookables and make your own decisions at every turn. The financial expert also recommends reading blogs or articles before traveling to a foreign country to understand the cost of living and explore cheaper options for local transport and meals.
- Try hostels instead of regular hotels: A night in a female-only, six-bed dormitory room at a hostel in Langkawi, Malaysia, may cost as little as $10. However, if you don’t want to share a room and a bathroom, several hostels offer private rooms for a premium cost. Usually equipped with couches, novels, and board games, the common area is conveniently located if you want to socialize. Hostels that allow you to prepare your meals might save you a lot of money in areas where living expenses are high.
- Travel light: In addition to being more convenient, packing light also results in significant cost savings on supplementary baggage fees. Check-in baggage, which can cost up to $50 for 20 kg of bags, is usually not included in the cheapest travel option on low-cost airlines. These expenses can mount up quickly, particularly if you are taking several flights during a single vacation.
