Top 10 Budget Destinations for 2025
The publication Lonely Planet delights us every year with selections of interesting places. If you still haven't decided on your travel plans, here are 10 budget destinations for you. This article will help you choose a place for your vacation or holidays, regardless of whether your trip is spontaneous or planned. Let's go!
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
This winter, everyone seemed to have visited Bali. It seemed to be maximally populated by Russians, and some are still there. If you don't want to constantly run into compatriots, we recommend heading to East Nusa Tenggara. This is an Indonesian province consisting of islands. Cliffs, rocks, white sandy beaches, palm trees – all of this in abundance. And most importantly – few tourists. For now.
Komodo Island with its huge monitor lizards is located right there. Also, Kelimutu volcano and Rangko cave are a must-visit – at least.
Round-trip tickets for one from 73 801 RUB.
Budapest, Hungary
Everything changes, but some things remain constant – an affordable vacation in Budapest! Great cuisine, thermal baths, a zoo, and even walks along the Danube turn into an adventure.
Round-trip tickets for one from 37 617 RUB.
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Madhya Pradesh, India
What if you've long dreamed of Africa and safaris, but can't find the strength or means to go there? Then we have a better recipe: head to India, specifically to the state of Madhya Pradesh. Landmark cities: Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior.
In addition to an incredible number of architectural monuments, there's also an opportunity to go on an excursion and observe wildlife. But only go if you are ready to encounter tigers. Of course, no one will let you pet them, but you can observe their lives in their natural habitat.
Round-trip tickets for one from 49 718 RUB.
Buffalo, USA
It's hard to believe, but there are also budget destinations in America. The state of Buffalo is one of them. At first glance, it might seem a bit boring there, but that opinion is mistaken. After all, Niagara Falls awaits you just a half-hour bus ride away! Inside the state, it's also quite cozy: a craft brewery in a former factory building, interactive museums, historic buildings. In short, you won't get bored.
Round-trip tickets for one from 122 631 RUB.
Azerbaijan
Love for tourists, the Caspian Sea, delicious cuisine – what more could you need? And in early June, by the way, the Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place in Baku. The track runs right through the city streets, so you don't have to travel far. Who knows, perhaps racing stars will drive right past your hotel windows!
Round-trip tickets for one from 20 933 RUB.
Serbia
Why do we love Serbia so much? For its national parks, because they are simply incredibly beautiful. Also, lakes, mountains, friendly villagers, interesting museums – everything here eagerly awaits your attention. However, we recommend renting a car to get to any point without relying on public transport. Because trains and buses can shamelessly run late, and we don't need that.
Round-trip tickets for one from 42 281 RUB.
Tunisia
A place for those who want to start exploring North Africa. It's also a quite budget-friendly destination for those who need to take their body to the sea. This is also a filming location for Star Wars! So be sure to sign up for a desert excursion. You haven't seen a sunrise like this anywhere else, we promise.
Round-trip tickets for one from 49 960 RUB.
South Africa
But not all of it. We are talking about areas where vineyards stretch for kilometers. All of them are relatively distant from Cape Town. We highly recommend visiting Cape Agulhas, and the regions of Cape Point, Breedekloof, Little Karoo, Paarl, Constantia. Some are near the ocean, some in valleys, but all of them are very beautiful places.
Round-trip tickets for one from 53 842 RUB.
Athens, Greece
For Russian tourists, there is no better budget destination than Greece. There are many charters and tours here, especially during the high season. But we recommend visiting Athens off-season for a calmer and freer experience.
And generally, Athens is an open-air museum! And if you want some action, we recommend checking out other Greek islands as well.
Round-trip tickets for one from 39 651 RUB.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
This is an island part of Tanzania. Exactly the kind of vacation when you want to get away as far as possible. The main thing here is to choose the right time, as the rainy season is considered from April to May and from October to November. During the rest of the time, the weather pleases with comfortable temperatures of +25-30 degrees Celsius.
The capital is in the very center of the island; if you want parties, go to the north coast; if you want a quiet family vacation, go to the east. You can take a tour to the island, which is more convenient as you won't have to worry about food and transport. But you can also explore the island independently, but for that, arrange transportation, and you can get a visa on arrival for 50$.
Round-trip tickets for one from 73 486 RUB.
Have a good rest!
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