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 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 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
- 1
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in June, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 12% more per day
- Best December to March
- 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
- 3
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 10% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 4
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best April to October
- 5
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in April, September, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 20% more per day
- Best February to April
- 6
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best March to May
- 7
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam is strong in April, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 24% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 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