Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to France
France costs USD 180–350 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
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 France's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to France
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand runs about 60% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 60% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Portugal
PortugalPortugal runs about 32% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 32% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 3
Spain
SpainSpain runs about 30% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 140–230 per person per day
- 30% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 4
Mexico
MexicoMexico runs about 57% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 57% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa runs about 52% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 52% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 6
Argentina
ArgentinaArgentina runs about 47% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 100–180 per person per day
- 47% cheaper per day
- Best October to December
- 7
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco runs about 60% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 60% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 8
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia runs about 56% cheaper per day on the ground than France.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 56% cheaper per day
- Best December to March