Alternatives
Alternatives to Iceland
Iceland costs USD 230–400 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best May to September. 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 Iceland'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 Iceland
- 1
Montenegro
MontenegroMontenegro is strong at the same things: adventure and hidden gems and nature.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 60% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 2
Portugal
PortugalPortugal is strong in April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 43% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 3
Croatia
CroatiaCroatia is strong at the same things: adventure and hidden gems and nature.
- USD 120–220 per person per day
- 46% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 4
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, October, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 67% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 5
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, November, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 67% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 6
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania is strong at the same things: adventure and hidden gems and nature.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 75% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 7
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in January, April, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 63% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 8
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in January, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 63% cheaper per day
- Best December to March