Alternatives
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 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 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
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 54% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 50% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 3
Portugal
PortugalPortugal 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
- 4
Spain
SpainSpain 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
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in February, March, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 45% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 6
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 49% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 7
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 59% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 8
Brazil
BrazilBrazil is strong in March, August, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 120–200 per person per day
- 30% cheaper per day
- Best August to November