Maximum entertainment and minimum costs: 6 budget vacation spots for 2024

Is your goal to travel on a budget? Finding something really interesting is quite possible if you know how to save money and what destinations to choose. To have a cost-effective vacation this year, you need to carefully prepare and research the current travel market offers.

So, what to save on and what affordable destinations should tourists choose in 2024? GOBankingRates offers to familiarize you with 6 routes and secrets that guarantee a great vacation this year.

Destinations:

Lisbon, Portugal.Here you can enjoy city tourism, visit the Belem Tower, see the sunset in Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, and get accommodation and food at affordable prices.

Hanoi, Vietnam. This city has everything a tourist with limited finances wants, namely a variety of street food and affordable housing. It is here that you can see natural and urban attractions, including the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Krakow, Poland. In Poland, you can spend a delicious and cheap time visiting Wawel Castle or taking a day trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.

Cusco, Peru. Cusco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Inca heritage. Here you can spend time on a budget and visit the ancient ruins.

Sofia, Bulgaria. This city has many resorts and interesting locations that are worth discovering. This underrated European destination offers tourists to visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Vitosha Mountain, and hot springs.

Merida, Mexico. Here you can see colonial architecture and Mayan ruins at the same time. Tourists are recommended to visit the Centro Historico street, the Mayan Museum, and the Uxmal ruins.

Tips:

• book your tickets and accommodation in advance;
• eat where the locals eat to get closer to their usual way of life;
• use public transportation and save money;
• find free entertainment, exhibitions, festivals and attractions;
• travel during off-peak periods when there are almost no tourists in the city.