Alternatives
Alternatives to France
France costs USD 180–350 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best April to June. 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 France'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 France
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 60% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Portugal
PortugalPortugal is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 32% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 3
Spain
SpainSpain is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.
- USD 140–230 per person per day
- 30% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 4
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 57% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in February, March, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 52% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 6
Argentina
ArgentinaArgentina is strong in March, November, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 100–180 per person per day
- 47% cheaper per day
- Best October to December
- 7
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in March, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 60% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 8
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 56% cheaper per day
- Best December to March