The best budget-friendly travel destinations for 2025
<p dir="ltr">As many people continue to battle with the cost-of-living crisis, eager travellers are looking for a way to pinch their pennies on their next trip. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Luckily, there are many destinations that are ideal for travellers on a budget. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Travel app <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com.au/travel-trends/best-value">Skyscanner</a> has rounded up the ten best budget friendly places to go next year, with travel expert Jarrod Kris saying it's best to go off the beaten track for the best travel deals. </p>
<p dir="ltr">"Aussies have experienced different ways of enjoying travelling over time, but one thing that remains consistent is the desire to find new destinations and to land a good bargain," he said.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He also said Aussies are getting more adventurous, adding, "We are certainly going beyond the obvious tourist destinations in search of a perfect spot to create memories."</p>
<p dir="ltr">In terms of what makes a destination budget friendly, things like exchange rates, cost of visa, cost of tourist attractions and the overall costs of day-to-day living are taken into account, as well as the ever-changing airfares. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Check out the top ten list of budget-friendly destinations below. </p>
<p dir="ltr">10. Reykjavik, Iceland</p>
<p dir="ltr">9. Bogota, Colombia </p>
<p dir="ltr">8. Vientiane, Laos</p>
<p dir="ltr">7. Chicago, USA</p>
<p dir="ltr">6. Lyon, France</p>
<p dir="ltr">5. Okinawa, Japan</p>
<p dir="ltr">4. Budapest, Hungary</p>
<p dir="ltr">3. Madrid, Spain</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. Belfast, Northern Ireland</p>
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1. Krabi, Thailand</p>
<p><em>Image credits: Shutterstock </em></p>
