Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Italy
Italy costs USD 160–300 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 Italy's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Which destinations give me a similar trip for less than Italy?
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Cheaper alternatives to Italy
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand runs about 54% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 54% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Mexico
MexicoMexico runs about 50% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 50% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 3
Portugal
PortugalPortugal runs about 22% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 22% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 4
Spain
SpainSpain runs about 20% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 140–230 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa runs about 45% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 45% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 6
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia runs about 49% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 49% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 7
Colombia
ColombiaColombia runs about 59% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 59% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 8
Brazil
BrazilBrazil runs about 30% cheaper per day on the ground than Italy.
- USD 120–200 per person per day
- 30% cheaper per day
- Best August to November