These are the best cost-effective destinations for your 2025 vacation
Are you dreaming of your vacation in 2025? Then we might have something for you: We have put together nine beautiful and even cheap travel destinations for your vacation in 2025. Here no heart's desire remains unfulfilled, except for the idea for youWe have thought of all your holiday wishes, including a relaxing beach holiday. And where can you go?
9 affordableandwonderful travel destinations for your vacation in 2025
Voilà, that's it: our selection of the nine cheapestall over the world - whether sandy beaches and sea or culture and history (or all of them together)!
Vacation 2025: Lagos, Portugal
Portugal has long been one of the cheapest all-round destinations in Europe due to its mix of beaches, culture and cuisine, but prices here have also risen in recent years. While places like Lisbon, Porto and the more popular Algarve destinations may no longer be the cheapest holiday spots, you can still discover a hidden Portuguese gem in Lagos in the Western Algarve. Here you will find only the best of everything: postcard beaches, rich history and vibrant nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants along the marina.
Destination 2025: Izmir, Türkiye
The euro is currently doing quite well in exchange rate with the Turkish lira: for one euro you get around 36 lira in January. This is of course noticeable when it comes to accommodation, sights and eating out. Leave the big tourist attractions behind you and go straight to Izmir (and without going through Los). The city is a true gem located at the tip of Turkey's Turquoise Coast (the name alone is enough to make us pack our bags). Izmir itself has a lot of culture and history (and of course beaches) to offer and is often referred to as a quieter alternative to Istanbul. Don't miss: the Kemeraltı Bazaar, where you can hang out in shops and cafes and tour historical buildings.
Alternatively, you can toofor a visit: there are now pleasant temperatures of around 18 degrees all year round and there is plenty to visit (should it rain).
Destination 2025: Galle, Sri Lanka
If you're looking for a far-flung affordable destination outside of Europe, Sri Lanka is for you. The flights aren't exactly cheap, but once you're there, it's incredibly easy to have a big vacation in Sri Lanka on a budget.
It's not for nothing that Sri Lanka is a backpacker's paradise: food, transport and accommodation are relatively cheap. You can travel cheaply through this beautiful country with breathtaking views from Kandy to Ella by train, or you can spend your time withon the beaches of Galle or Unawatuna.
Anyone who has their very own yoga orIf you want to experience it or want to surf after a week of retreat, you can do it all on the island in the Indian Ocean.
Cheap holiday destination 2025: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
For othersSoutheast Asia is another great option: Vietnam in particular is popular with budget travelers for its incredibly cheap (and delicious) street food and accommodations. Don't miss Ho Chi Minh City's museums, including the War Remnants Museum and the Fine Arts Museum.
Trip 2025: Manchester, UK
Do you fancy a holiday in England, but unfortunately don't have the budget for a trip to the capital of the United Kingdom? Understandable, especially in the metropolisThe cost of living and hotel prices have risen dramatically in recent years.
However, according to the travel experts, there is one city thatis in no way inferior, also has a lot of culture, but is simply cheaper than the city on the Thames: Manchester! The city in the north west of England (with its own airport) thrives on its culture and art, its riverside life, the canals that run through the city and its renowned museums (so it all sounds like London). What you should definitely do if you want to spend your vacation in Manchester in 2025: watch a concert in the live venue “Band on the Wall” or go to the clubs. This is easy because Manchester, the “Second City” of the United Kingdom, has long been the clubbing capital of Europe. And when it comes to music outside of EDM, Manchester also has a long history: Oasis, Take That and New Order are all very active in this city in England.
If you like football, you should take a look at the legendary “Old Trafford” stadium and, with a bit of luck, you can even see a Manchester United or Manchester City game.
Cheap holiday alternative 2025: Paros, Greece
Desperate to go to Santorini in 2025 but feeling intimidated by the crowds (and ever-increasing costs)? Then head to the lesser-known Cyclades island of Paros, where many Greek families vacation and which is only a few hours by ferry from Santorini. The whitewashed buildings with traditional blue windows and roofs, the bright blue sea (with its sandy beaches) and the restaurants and taverns serving delicious Mediterranean dishes immediately create the perfect holiday mood. Need we say more?
Affordable Vacations 2025: Brașov, Romania
Romania is often praised as one of Europe's cheapest travel destinations, and Brașov in the Transylvania region deserves a spot on your 2025 bucket list. Stroll the medieval city's relaxed, romantic cobblestone streets, visit the Biserica Neagra (Black Church) and hike up the mountain Tampa to enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Transylvania is not yet overcrowded in 2025, so it's the perfect year to visit Count Dracula's fabled region!
Vacation 2025: Off to Krakow, Poland!
If there's one European city that's been popping up on budget travel bucket lists in recent years, it's undoubtedly Krakow: Poland's second-largest city has beautiful architecture, large squares and almost countless (and cheap!) cafes, bars and restaurants .
Visitors can feel like royalty in Wawel Castle and its cathedral, go to the Ethnography Museum and - yes, that's also part of Krakow - visit Oskar Schindler's enamel factory. Speaking of Oskar Schindler: Anyone visiting Krakow should take the short bus ride to Auschwitz. The former concentration camp is an impressive and frightening memorial that reminds us that we have control over how we live: equal, fair, empathetic - without racism, anti-Semitism, right-wing radicalism, Nazis and hatred. On January 27, 1945, the largest Nazi concentration camp was liberated by the Allies, and a visit has lost none of its horror even around 80 years later.
Cheap travel classic: Prague, Czech Republic
It's no secret that the Czech Republic is great for a budget vacation in Europe, but there's a reason budget travelers flock to the capital city of Prague all year round: transportation, food, and booze are all for onevery affordable. If you're planning a winter vacation, you can find even cheaper accommodation.
This article was prepared with text passages from our colleagues at GLAMOR UK.
