Alternatives
Alternatives to Australia
Australia costs USD 150–250 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best March to May. 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 Australia'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 Australia
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, February, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 48% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in January, February, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 43% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 3
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in January, February, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 41% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 4
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in January, February, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 53% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong at the same things: adventure and beach and food.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 37% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 6
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is strong in January, February, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 50% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 7
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco works from about 8 days — a shorter trip than Australia needs.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 48% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 8
Brazil
BrazilBrazil is strong at the same things: adventure and beach and food.
- USD 120–200 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best August to November