Whether it is Asia, Europe, or any part of our globe, there are several cheap cities to visit. I travel a lot and when it comes to budget-travel, I choose from the cheapest destinations available.

Cheap cities, too have great places to visit and the best thing is; visiting them lets you enjoy more for less. From flights to accommodation, fewer savings are needed to make a memorable trip.

After visiting tens of cities, I calculated the travel expenses including transportation, food, and accommodation. Those calculations helped me in making a list of cheap cities to visit.

Cheap Cities to Visit – Updated Guide

So, here it is; a list of cheap cities with detailed expenses:

1. Cambodia – 25$/day

If you’ve got around 500 bucks in your savings and planning to do a 15-days trip, Cambodia is the place to visit.

The country has got historical places to visit, and the best thing is a solo bike tour. For a bike tour, which costs 6$ to 15$ a day, you can travel as much as you can. If you don’t like solo travel, public transportation is there which costs the same.

For good meals, spending doesn’t exceed 10 bucks.

If you wanna save more, choose a hostel which is located in places you’re planning to visit. Some hostels provide breakfast, too. Accommodation charges range from 5$ to 10$ depending on the condition and facilities.

Kristin from Be My Travel Muse has made a one-month-long trip to Cambodia for just 1000$.

So, you can proceed with a 15-days trip for just 500$.

Poipet, Kampong Cham, Kep, Kampong Thom, and Koh Kong are the budget cities to visit in Cambodia.

Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a hostel

Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast

SIM card with data: $2 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap! Transportation: $6-$15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills) or for an intercity bus ticket.

#2. Nepal – 28$/day

I am still in Asia, to list Nepal as it is one of the finest destinations I have ever been to. It is surely a very cheap destination unless you don’t go for Mount Everest trip.

With food, accommodation, and transportation costing a few dollars, you can enjoy your day in 25$ only.

Choosing a hostel or a local restaurant with accommodation facility costs you time (a bit messy). It is better if you book your first few days online and then find out better options near you. Food and accommodation cost you less on lower elevations (up to 10$) and more on higher elevations (up to 20$).

A money-saving tip is to stay in a local rest house with meals included, and Nepal has got hundreds of local rest houses to accommodate travelers.

Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan Nuwakot are the budget cities to visit in Nepal.

Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a local guesthouse

Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast

Transportation: $10-$15 per person for a private car and driver split between 4 people, or public buses between cities

SIM card with data: $3 for 1.25GB with 30-day validity.

#3. Turkey – 40$/day

Planning a trip to the middle east? Turkey is a great destination to be. With delicious food and a good transportation system, you can explore more in less.

Trip to Turkey can be costly if you don’t plan it well. Transportation is something to worry about. Avoiding long routes which cost more, going for short routes and sticking to a few cities saves your pocket.

If you’re tight on budget, stick to 1-2 cities as it gets expensive staying on the long routes.

Historical buildings from the Ottoman empire are the best places to visit.  The breathtaking white travertines in Pamukkale, The stunning Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and a walking tour to the hustling bazaars make the journey memorable. My unforgettable moments were trying delicious Turkish food. I am sure you would love both; the food and the quality time spent there.

Istanbul, Antalya, and Yalikavak are affordable cities to visit in Turkey.

Accommodation: $5 – $15 per night in a hostel

SIM card with data: $8 for 2GB with 30-day validity

Transportation: $1 – $3 for a taxi ride, or $30 – $60 for an intercity overnight bus rideMeals: $10 – $15 per day. Some hostels offer complimentary breakfast.

#4. Ukraine – $26/day

Ukraine is a challenging country to visit, due to the lack of reliable transportation and language barriers.

Looking at the list of European countries, Ukraine is the cheapest destination. The local currency is UAH(Ukrainian hryvnia). A USD equals around 25 UAH and it costs 150 UAH per night for accommodation. That about 5$ only.

The devalued currency makes it affordable. 26$ a day on average to live in a European country seems a good choice. Good food, affordable accommodation, and cheap transportation system (but not a reliable one) make it easy for your pocket!

With 500$ you can enjoy a two week trip to Ukraine.

Cheap cities in Ukraine include Kyiv, Rivne, and Lviv.

Meals: $6 – $8 per day

Transportation: $1 – $3 for a full day of train rides, $6-$15 for an intercity public train

SIM card with data: $3 for 3GB with 1-month validity

Accommodation: $6 – $10 per night in a hostel

#5. Georgia – $30/day

Just like Ukraine, Georgia is another underrated European destination that is beautiful and affordable at the same time.

Georgia is located at the intersection of Asia and Europe and is home to charming villages and black sea beaches. Georgia allows no visa entry to most of the countries. So, you get rid of the visa charges which is a plus point. You can enjoy a long trip with no visa fees.

About stay in Georgia, it costs less than 10$ per night for a room. Entry tickets for historical places and museums are very less, and the minibus rides cost 1$ only. When summed up, 30$ a day are enough to make the trip enjoyable.

Aren’t you surprised by the expenses in Georgia?

Cheap cities in Georgia include Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, and Savannah

Transportation: $3 – $5 for a full day of bus and train rides, $5-$10 for an intercity ride, or $0 if you hitchhike!

Meals: $10 – $15 per day

Accommodation: $5 – $15 per night in a hostel

SIM card with data: $3 for 1GB with 1-month validity

Finalize Your Next Cheap City Tour

To select the cheapest destination you want to visit, consider these things:

• Finalize Your Savings: First things first, Calculate the amount you saved for the travel.
• What are you looking for? This is an important part. Finalize what exactly you wanna experience. Wanna explore a city with monuments? Wanna learn about a new culture? Write down your requirements.
• Select the city now: Now, as you’ve gathered information about the type of places you want to visit, go through the cities we talked about and select the one.
• Pack Your Bag: No description for this. 🙂
• Book Your ticket in Cheap: Contrary to what is popular, always book your ticket late to enjoy cheap travel.
• Start Your journey!

REMEMBER: No city is cheap to travel, it’s up to you how you manage your expenses. Going for a hostel rather than a restaurant, choosing local transportation over private transport and more decisions like these lets you travel cheap. Happy travel!