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Cheaper alternatives to Iceland

Iceland costs USD 230–400 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 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.

Iceland, Iceland

Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Iceland'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 Iceland

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    Montenegro

    Montenegro

    Montenegro runs about 60% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 90–160 per person per day
    • 60% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Montenegro

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    Portugal

    Portugal

    Portugal runs about 43% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 140–220 per person per day
    • 43% cheaper per day
    • Best April to June
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Portugal

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    Croatia

    Croatia

    Croatia runs about 46% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 120–220 per person per day
    • 46% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Croatia

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    Morocco

    Morocco

    Morocco runs about 67% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 70–140 per person per day
    • 67% cheaper per day
    • Best March to May
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Morocco

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    Thailand

    Thailand

    Thailand runs about 67% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 80–130 per person per day
    • 67% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Thailand

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    Albania

    Albania

    Albania runs about 75% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 60–100 per person per day
    • 75% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Albania

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    Mexico

    Mexico

    Mexico runs about 63% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 80–150 per person per day
    • 63% cheaper per day
    • Best November to April
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Mexico

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    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Malaysia runs about 63% cheaper per day on the ground than Iceland.

    • USD 80–155 per person per day
    • 63% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Malaysia

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