Alternatives
Alternatives to Mexico
Mexico costs USD 80–150 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best November to April. 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 Mexico'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 Mexico
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: beach and culture and food.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to March
- 2
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 17% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 3
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in June, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best December to March
- 4
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in September, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 10% more per day
- Best February to April
- 5
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in May, September, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best March to May
- 6
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is a lower-friction trip to organise.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 13% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 7
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong at the same things: beach and culture and food.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 33% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 8
Türkiye
TürkiyeTürkiye is strong in May, June, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best April to June