Alternatives
Alternatives to Philippines
Philippines costs USD 85–150 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 Philippines'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 Philippines
- 1
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: adventure and beach and hidden gems.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 13% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
- 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
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 32% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 5
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong at the same things: adventure and beach and hidden gems.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 34% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 6
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 15% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 7
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 8
Montenegro
MontenegroMontenegro is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best May to September