MTC
Travel Cost Index
Best-value destinations in July
In July, Albania gives the most trip quality per dollar of daily spend among the destinations that rate strongly that month.
Ranked for 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.
The ranking
| # | Destination | Daily, per person | Month rating | Value score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albania | USD 60–100 | 9/10 | 113 |
| 2 | Madagascar — Antananarivo and AmbohimangaMadagascar | USD 80–100 | 9/10 | 100 |
| 3 | Colombia | USD 70–120 | 9/10 | 95 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | USD 70–130 | 9/10 | 90 |
| 5 | Bali & LombokIndonesia | USD 70–135 | 9/10 | 88 |
| 6 | Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina | USD 70–120 | 8/10 | 84 |
| 7 | Mongolia — UlaanbaatarMongolia | USD 95–125 | 9/10 | 82 |
| 8 | Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sitesVanuatu | USD 100–130 | 9/10 | 78 |
| 9 | Malaysia | USD 80–155 | 9/10 | 77 |
| 10 | Montenegro | USD 90–160 | 9/10 | 72 |
| 11 | Eswatini — Ezulwini and LobambaEswatini | USD 115–140 | 9/10 | 71 |
| 12 | American Samoa — TutuilaAmerican Samoa | USD 120–175 | 9/10 | 61 |
| 13 | Samoa — Apia and UpoluSamoa | USD 140–155 | 9/10 | 61 |
| 14 | Kenya | USD 100–220 | 9/10 | 56 |
| 15 | Croatia | USD 120–220 | 9/10 | 53 |
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 in July — what comes first?
- Albania (Albania) 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.