Alternatives
Alternatives to Switzerland
Switzerland costs USD 220–350 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best May to September. 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 Switzerland'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 Switzerland
- 1
Portugal
PortugalPortugal is strong in April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 37% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 2
Spain
SpainSpain is strong in April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 140–230 per person per day
- 35% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 3
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in March, April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 63% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 4
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong in March, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 63% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 5
Austria
AustriaAustria is strong at the same things: adventure and nature and romance.
- USD 160–250 per person per day
- 28% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 6
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in March, April, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 60% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 7
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong at the same things: adventure and nature and romance.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 59% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 8
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in March, April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 56% cheaper per day
- Best February to April