Which country has the cheapest transport?

Based on daily transport costs, the most affordable countries for getting around include destinations in Southeast Asia, where daily transport costs $5-15 per person.

How much should I budget for transport when traveling?

In budget-friendly countries (Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe), expect $5-15/day using public transit. In Western Europe, $15-30/day. In expensive cities like Tokyo or London, $15-25/day with a transit pass.

Transport Costs by Country (2026)

Compare daily transport costs across 36+ countries, ranked by mid-range daily rate. Trains, buses, taxis, and rideshares — know what to budget before you go.

All Countries Ranked by Transport Cost

#	Country	Budget	Mid-range	Luxury
1	Cambodia	$3/day	$5/day	$12/day
2	Colombia	$2/day	$5/day	$12/day
3	India	$3/day	$5/day	$12/day
4	Philippines	$3/day	$5/day	$12/day
5	Argentina	$3/day	$6/day	$13/day
6	Morocco	$3/day	$6/day	$13/day
7	Peru	$3/day	$6/day	$13/day
8	Vietnam	$3/day	$6/day	$13/day
9	Turkey	$3/day	$7/day	$15/day
10	Costa Rica	$4/day	$8/day	$18/day
11	Egypt	$3/day	$8/day	$20/day
12	Hungary	$3/day	$8/day	$18/day
13	Indonesia	$3/day	$8/day	$20/day
14	Mexico	$3/day	$8/day	$22/day
15	South Africa	$4/day	$8/day	$18/day
16	Czech Republic	$4/day	$9/day	$20/day
17	Croatia	$4/day	$10/day	$22/day
18	Portugal	$4/day	$10/day	$25/day
19	Thailand	$4/day	$10/day	$25/day
20	Greece	$5/day	$12/day	$30/day
21	South Korea	$5/day	$12/day	$30/day
22	Spain	$5/day	$12/day	$30/day
23	Ireland	$7/day	$15/day	$38/day
24	Italy	$7/day	$15/day	$40/day
25	New Zealand	$8/day	$16/day	$35/day
26	Singapore	$8/day	$16/day	$35/day
27	Europe	$8/day	$18/day	$40/day
28	France	$8/day	$18/day	$45/day
29	Australia	$10/day	$20/day	$50/day
30	Germany	$9/day	$20/day	$44/day
31	Japan	$10/day	$20/day	$50/day
32	United Kingdom	$10/day	$20/day	$44/day
33	Hawaii	$10/day	$22/day	$48/day
34	Iceland	$12/day	$25/day	$65/day
35	United Arab Emirates	$11/day	$25/day	$55/day
36	Switzerland	$14/day	$30/day	$70/day

By Region

Europe

Average mid-range: $15/day

Cheapest: Turkey ($7/day)

15 countries

Asia

Average mid-range: $11/day

Cheapest: Cambodia ($5/day)

10 countries

North America

Average mid-range: $13/day

Cheapest: Costa Rica ($8/day)

3 countries

South America

Average mid-range: $6/day

Cheapest: Colombia ($5/day)

3 countries

Oceania

Average mid-range: $18/day

Cheapest: New Zealand ($16/day)

2 countries

Africa

Average mid-range: $7/day

Cheapest: Morocco ($6/day)

3 countries

Universal Transport Tips

✓Buy multi-day transit passes in cities — they save 30-50% vs single tickets.
✓Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for transparent pricing.
✓Book intercity trains 2-4 weeks ahead in Europe and Japan for the best fares.
✓Walking and cycling are free and the best way to discover a new city.
✓For intercity travel, buses are often 50-70% cheaper than trains with similar journey times.

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