Alternatives
Alternatives to Albania
Albania costs USD 60–100 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best May to September. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Albania's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to Albania
- 1
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to March
- 2
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 19% more per day
- Best December to March
- 3
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 25% more per day
- Best December to March
- 4
Portugal
PortugalPortugal is strong in April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 125% more per day
- Best April to June
- 5
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 31% more per day
- Best November to March
- 6
Montenegro
MontenegroMontenegro is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 56% more per day
- Best May to September
- 7
Croatia
CroatiaCroatia is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 120–220 per person per day
- 113% more per day
- Best May to September
- 8
Laos
LaosLaos is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 45–80 per person per day
- 22% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
