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Alternatives to Italy

Italy costs USD 160–300 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best April to June. These 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.

Italy, Italy

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.

Alternatives to Italy

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    Thailand

    Thailand

    Thailand is strong in January, February, March, when Italy is not.

    • USD 80–130 per person per day
    • 54% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Thailand

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    Mexico

    Mexico

    Mexico is strong in January, February, March, when Italy is not.

    • USD 80–150 per person per day
    • 50% cheaper per day
    • Best November to April
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Mexico

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    Portugal

    Portugal

    Portugal is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.

    • USD 140–220 per person per day
    • 22% cheaper per day
    • Best April to June
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Portugal

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    Spain

    Spain

    Spain is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.

    • USD 140–230 per person per day
    • 20% cheaper per day
    • Best April to June
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Spain

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    South Africa

    South Africa

    South Africa is strong in February, March, November, when Italy is not.

    • USD 83–170 per person per day
    • 45% cheaper per day
    • Best February to April
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for South Africa

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    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Malaysia is strong in January, February, March, when Italy is not.

    • USD 80–155 per person per day
    • 49% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Malaysia

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    Colombia

    Colombia

    Colombia is strong in January, February, March, when Italy is not.

    • USD 70–120 per person per day
    • 59% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Colombia

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    Brazil

    Brazil

    Brazil is strong in March, August, November, when Italy is not.

    • USD 120–200 per person per day
    • 30% cheaper per day
    • Best August to November
    • Shares with your original: cities, culture, food

    Destination guideBest time for Brazil

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