Travel Cost Index
Best-value destinations for couples
For couples, Kerala & Goa offers the strongest fit for the money among 15 ranked destinations.
Ranked for 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.
The ranking
| # | Destination | Daily, per person | Value score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala & GoaIndia | USD 55–100 | 103 |
| 2 | Albania | USD 60–100 | 100 |
| 3 | Georgia | USD 65–115 | 100 |
| 4 | Vietnam | USD 60–100 | 100 |
| 5 | Bali & LombokIndonesia | USD 70–135 | 98 |
| 6 | Colombia | USD 70–120 | 95 |
| 7 | India Golden TriangleIndia | USD 60–110 | 94 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | USD 70–130 | 90 |
| 9 | Uzbekistan | USD 65–115 | 89 |
| 10 | Azerbaijan | USD 75–130 | 88 |
| 11 | Morocco | USD 70–140 | 86 |
| 12 | Thailand | USD 80–130 | 86 |
| 13 | Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina | USD 70–120 | 84 |
| 14 | Egypt | USD 70–130 | 80 |
| 15 | Montenegro | USD 90–160 | 80 |
All figures are modelled estimates from our own cost engine, not live booking prices. They are produced for the same scenario on every page: 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.
Common questions
- Best-value destinations for couples — what comes first?
- Kerala & Goa (India) tops this ranking on the shared scenario used across the whole index.
- How is the ranking calculated?
- Every destination is priced with the same engine the trip cost calculator uses, for 7 days, two travellers, mid-range style, with flights included from the stated departure city.
- Are these real prices?
- No. They are modelled estimates based on typical travel costs, not live airfare or hotel availability. Use them to compare destinations, then check real prices before booking.