Alternatives
Alternatives to New York & the Northeast
New York & the Northeast costs USD 300–520 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 New York & the Northeast'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 New York & the Northeast
- 1
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 72% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 2
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in January, February, March, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 74% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 3
Türkiye
TürkiyeTürkiye is a lower-friction trip to organise.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 70% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 4
Portugal
PortugalPortugal is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 56% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 5
Spain
SpainSpain is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.
- USD 140–230 per person per day
- 55% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 6
Netherlands
NetherlandsNetherlands is strong at the same things: cities and culture and food.
- USD 150–270 per person per day
- 49% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 7
Western Canada
CanadaWestern Canada is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 170–260 per person per day
- 48% cheaper per day
- Best June to September
- 8
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in February, March, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 69% cheaper per day
- Best February to April