Where to go to the beach on a budget?
The cheapest beach destinations, ranked by weekly price. Sand, sea and low rates: here's where to lay your towel without breaking the bank.
Island of the gods
Bali
Indonesia from 27 €
Caribbean pearl
Cartagena
Colombia from 49 €
Pearl of the Andaman
Phuket
Thailand from 112 €
Red Sea
Hurghada
Egypt from 120 €
Spices & lagoons
Zanzibar
Tanzania from 151 €
Afro-Brazilian soul
Salvador
Brazil from 170 €
Cidade Maravilhosa
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil from 197 €
Riviera Maya
Cancún
Mexico from 215 €
Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Colombo
Sri Lanka from 221 €
Two oceans
Cape Town
South Africa from 239 €
Cyclades
Santorini
Greece from 244 €
Island of the Lotus-eaters
Djerba
Tunisia from 265 €
Atolls & lagoons
Maldives
Maldives from 275 €
Caribbean beaches
Punta Cana
Dominican Rep. from 286 €
Turquoise lagoon
Mauritius
Mauritius from 302 €
Island paradise
Nadi
Fiji from 310 €
Great Barrier Reef
Cairns
Australia from 320 €
Rambla & tango
Montevideo
Uruguay from 327 €
City of trade winds
Essaouira
Morocco from 346 €
Wild West coast
Perth
Australia from 420 €
Art déco & beaches
Miami
USA from 430 €
Iconic harbour
Sydney
Australia from 460 €
The Radiant
Oran
Algeria from 544 €
Pearl of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik
Croatia from 573 €
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast
Australia from 582 €
City of angels
Los Angeles
USA from 618 €
UNESCO lagoon
Nouméa
New Caledonia from 623 €
Catalonia
Barcelona
Spain from 624 €
Dream beaches
Seychelles
Seychelles from 819 €
Pacific paradise
Honolulu
USA from 1034 €
Legendary lagoon
Bora Bora
French Polynesia from 6067 €Frequently asked questions
Which destination is cheapest?
Bali, from 27 € a week — the cheapest in our comparison for this kind of trip.
When should you go to pay less?
Beach season runs from spring to autumn. To pay less, skip July-August and aim for May-June or September.
How are these prices calculated?
We compare the cheapest week of the year for each destination (4-5★ hotels, 7 nights, 2 people). Indicative prices, updated weekly.