Best Countries for Budget Travel & Backpacking (2026)
These destinations are the holy grail for budget travelers and backpackers — places where $30-50/day covers accommodation, food, transport, and activities.
Cambodia
Asia
$40/day
$400 for 10 days
India
Asia
$45/day
$450 for 10 days
Philippines
Asia
$45/day
$450 for 10 days
Argentina
South America
$50/day
$500 for 10 days
Colombia
South America
$50/day
$500 for 10 days
Vietnam
Asia
$50/day
$500 for 10 days
Peru
South America
$55/day
$550 for 10 days
Morocco
Africa
$60/day
$600 for 10 days
South Africa
Africa
$65/day
$650 for 10 days
Turkey
Europe
$70/day
$700 for 10 days
Hungary
Europe
$75/day
$750 for 10 days
Costa Rica
North America
$80/day
$800 for 10 days
Egypt
Africa
$80/day
$800 for 10 days
Indonesia
Asia
$88/day
$880 for 10 days
Czech Republic
Europe
$90/day
$900 for 10 days
Croatia
Europe
$100/day
$1,000 for 10 days
Thailand
Asia
$106/day
$1,060 for 10 days
Mexico
North America
$111/day
$1,110 for 10 days