What are the cheapest weekend and city trips in 2024 and beyond? The FOREX City Index compares 83 cities around the world and lists the most affordable and cheap city destinations but also shorter weekend trips.
For a weekend trip, Europe is the best fit. Which cities are actually cheapest to visit in Europe for a weekend and city break? The FOREX Weekend and City Index shows that the most affordable and cheap weekend getaways in Europe are:
Here you will find beautiful architecture, a rich cultural life and a weekend trip here costs half as much as one in Stockholm. Cheap weekend and city trips are thus aimed further east in Europe.
The FOREX City Index shows that popular European destinations such as Paris, London and Rome are not very affordable. That doesn't mean it's expensive throughout France, the UK or Italy – there are plenty of destinations beyond the biggest and most tourist-dense cities.
More remote destinations are rarely associated with weekend getaways but offer great and cheap city breaks. Asia and Africa remain affordable destinations with several cheap cities to travel to and stay in. Cities in Tanzania, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand top the list. Excellent choices for a cheap city trip.
Comfortably
You don't have to look for ATMs and can devote yourself to your holiday instead.
Affordable
You secure the exchange rate and do not have to worry about high mark-ups in the ATMs.
Viable
You almost always need more cash than you think abroad.
Which are the most expensive cities to visit in the world then? To prepare for your trip, it can be useful to know what awaits you in terms of costs when arriving at your destination. The USA fills the list with several cities, but also Iceland in the Nordics with the most expensive cities. For these destinations it can be good to prepare the travel fund with cash.
To travel affordably and more cheap, a little research will go a long way in finding affordable shopping and restaurant visits. Keep an eye on the travel wallet with a mix of cash travel currency for everyday payments and cards for, for example, hotels and other major expenses. Use flight comparison to compare and book cheap flights and you can also book your tours and activites in advance. You can also read more about costs and prices at your desired destination under our travel page.
Below you will find the full list of cheapest to most expensive cities for a weekend and city trip. The FOREX City Index compares average prices for, among other things, middle-class or three-star hotels, restaurant visits and taxis. The information comes from numbeo.com and trivago.se.
Worth mentioning is that even if a destination has a low index overall, some costs may still be higher compared to a destination with a higher index. An index shows a price trend and compares price levels during a certain period, this means that price changes in e.g. hotels, restaurant visits, taxis can affect the index over time.