Alternatives
Alternatives to Thailand
Thailand costs USD 80–130 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best November to March. These 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 Thailand'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 Thailand
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Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in June, July, August, when Thailand is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 12% more per day
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure
- 2
Mexico
MexicoMexico works from about 10 days — a shorter trip than Thailand needs.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 10% more per day
- Best November to April
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure
- 3
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in July, August, when Thailand is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 10% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure
- 4
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in April, May, June, when Thailand is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best April to October
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in April, September, October, when Thailand is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 20% more per day
- Best February to April
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure
- 6
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when Thailand is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best March to May
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure
- 7
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam is strong in April, October, when Thailand is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 24% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure
- 8
Egypt
EgyptEgypt works from about 8 days — a shorter trip than Thailand needs.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best October to March
- Shares with your original: food, social, adventure