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Top 7 Affordable honeymoon destinations

Are you looking for affordable honeymoon destinations to spend your honeymoon without break the bank? We are here to help you. A lot of bloggers on the internet have listed down so many honeymoon destinations in the world and these locations may be relatively cheap as compared to others.

But we are going to present you the Top 7 affordable honeymoon destinations, where you can spend less than $50. In this list, we help you calculate an estimated average cost of a destination and guide you to reduce your cost.

Excited! Let’s dive right in.

01. Thailand

Our number one romantic getaway is Thailand. Thailand is located in the southwest of Asia. Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia are the borders of Thailand. Thailand’s culture is very unique and Thai culture has been heavily influenced by Buddhism.

Also, local people are very warm and welcome tourists. Thailand provides the best tourist experience to its visitors. During your trip, you can go sightseeing in Buddhist temples or do water sports in Phuket.

So, now you might be thinking that this place could be expensive. Wrong!!! Thailand is one of the best and cheapest honeymoon destinations in the world. Below is the list of minimum prices you and your fiance have to incur for a day.

Thailand

Accommodation.

Thailand is one of the best tourist destinations. So, there are luxury hotels and family-owned boutique hotel. Luxury hotel prices start at $200 and small house starting prices are nearly $13. See, you can save a few hundred by selecting these small rest houses. These small rested houses offer kitchens with equipment, free Wi-Fi, and parking.

Food

Thai Cuisine is one of the most famous and delicious meals in the world. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, you must try Thai cuisine because it is worth it. No country in the world can prepare seafood like the Thai people do. Massaman Curry, Pad Kra Prao, Kao Ka Moo, Khao Soi, Yam Nua, and Pad Woon Sen are a few delicious Thai cuisines.

There are plenty of restaurants, which offer delicious Thai cuisine, starting prices from $15 for both of you.

Transport.

Thailand is one of the largest countries in Asia. So, the best way to explore an entire country at a cheap cost is by a rented bike. Please make sure you have taken an international driving license if you are going to select that option.

If that option is not convenient for you then taking the bus or train would be the best option. However, Bus fares are lower than train fares.

The best time to visit

Thailand’s rainy season varies from region to region. However, on average we can say that the rainy season is from July to October. Further Peak season starts from November to April. Even though rain starts to fall in July, it is not that intense. So, you can find the best and cheapest deals. You can plan to travel from May to September. But in October Thailand gets heavy raining. So, our advice is to avoid October.

Cost

Budget Travel cost details in Thailand.

The above cost estimation proves that Thailand is a budget friendly honeymoon destination.

02. Philippines

Another hidden gem is the Philippines. The Philippines consists of 7,641 Islands. So, you have so many amazing things to explore on these islands. This amazing budget friendly honeymoon destination has beautiful beaches, where you can do so many amazing water sports activities, swimming, Island tours, cliff jumping, and many more. Not only that, the locals are so kind and helpful.

Philippines

Accommodation.

If you are looking to save a few bucks, the best solution is to stay in a hostel. A lot of Hostels are available in the Philippines at a reasonable price. These hostels offer free wifi, restaurants, bicycle renting facilities, and airport transportation.

Food

In the Philippines, there are street food markets. The most famous food market in the Philippines is the Divisoria market. You can find a wide variety of foods and shops inside Divisoria, so don’t forget to get that experience.

Transport.

Transportation in the Philippines would be costly. Because the Philippines consists of 7000 islands. So, you have to travel between these islands. You can use domestic flights or boats. The cheapest option is to travel by boat.

Further, you can rent a bike to travel inside the island or take a taxi. There are mortar bikes and cute carts attached to a motorbike available in the Philippines. The Price would be $1 per kilometer.

Best time to Visit

To get the best deals, July to August is the most suitable period. In the Philippines, the rainy season starts in June to October. Rain will fall on and off during this period. So, it will not ruin your entire trip and you will be able to find the best deals. since it is less crowded you can enjoy it more.

Cost

Budget Travel cost details of Philippines.

Travel costs could be a major portion of the total cost. However, you can well adjust it within $50.

Sri Lanka.

Another wonderful affordable honeymoon destination to visit without break the bank is Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is an island, situated in South Asia. Sri Lanka has the world’s stunning beaches. You can do any type of water sports activities on those beaches. Also, it belonged to a proud history.

The most unique feature of Sri Lanka is the weather. Sri Lanka does not have four seasons; it has a dry and a wet season. If you want to go to cozy weather you can travel to hill mountains and at the same time for summer weather you can travel down South.

Sri Lanka

Accommodation

SL offers a wide range of accommodations to its tourists from top luxury hotels to small guest houses. These guest houses give comfort at a reasonable price. Further locals are so friendly and respectful.

Food.

You get to eat a variety of food in SL at a reasonable price. Further, if you want to get to know SL, eating in a local shop is a must. Because you will not be able to get the same experience from a five-star hotel.

Transport.

SL is a small island and there are so many transport methods. You can use trains, buses, taxis, or even a rented vehicle to complete your journey.

When you are traveling long distances getting into the train is the most convenient way and the train is the cheapest transportation mode.

Best time to travel.

As I said, Sri Lanka does not have 4 seasons. It only has dry and wet seasons. So, from December to April is the dry season and from May onwards rain starts to fall. During this period you can find the best deals even from luxury hotels.

Cost

Budget Travel cost details of Sri lanka

So, do you need any more evidence that Sri Lanka is not only a beautiful honeymoon destination but also a cheap honeymoon destination ?

After Asia, let’s move to America.

Mexico

Mexico is our first pick from the list of Western countries. If you are fed up with winter and gloomy weather. Mexico is the best place to enjoy your holiday under sunlight.

Mexico is situated in the Southern portion of America. Since it is bordered by America, most of the visitors are coming from the USA.

During your stay, in this affordable romantic getaway, you can explore so many incredible places, like a pet cemetery, Laz pozas, a Cave of swallows, and many more.

Mexico

Accommodation

There are a lot of hostels and small rest houses available in the local area. Most places offer free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking. So, both of you can enjoy your stay while saving money.

Food.

Mexico Tacos are very famous and many restaurants offer delicious Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price. Even if you and your fiancé are a typical foodie, both of you will not need to spend more than $ 4 per meal.

Transport.

Mexico is a huge country. So, you need to visit so many places and explore different parts of the country. The less time-consuming option is domestic flights but taking a bus would be a more cheap option and you can enjoy the view also. Bus fare would be $1 to travel 25 kilometers.

Cost

Budget Travel cost details of Sri lanka.

Also don’t forget to contact local officials before using your drone in this incredible yet budget friendly honeymoon destination.

Peru

Our next pick is Peru. Peru is located in South America. More than half of Peru is covered by the Amazon rainforest. The remaining area is covered by deserts.

Peru also has a diversified culture as its population is Africans, Americans, and Spanish. Another amazing fact is Inca lived in Peru 600 years ago. Because of these amazing facts Peru attracts so many tourists from all around the world.

Machu Picchu in Peru is the one of most visited places in the world. Machu Picchu was built by the ancient Inca in 1983 UNESCO included Machu Picchu in 7 World Wonders.

Peru

Accommodation.

Peru offers a wide variety of tourist experiences from hanging hotels in Scared Valley to small boutique hotels. So, you have so many options to pick.

Food.

Food prices are at a moderate level in Peru. If you select a restaurant outside the city or tourist area, both of you can enjoy a meal at $ 6. This is the maximum cost.

Transport.

The transportation cost of Peru is at a mid-range. So, if we assume that you are going to travel 100 kilometers per day, the cost would be $10.

Best time to travel.

The best time to travel to Peru is from May to August. But if you expect to get the best and cheapest deals, traveling during the rainy season would be suitable. Rain starts from January till April.

Cost

Budget Travel cost details of Peru

Portugal

This beautiful romantic getaway is relatively cheap as compared to Europe and it is fantastic destination to enjoy without break the bank. That is the one reason why most of the tourists come to Portugal for vacation. So, where is this country located? Portugal is located in Southern Europe. Not only that it is the safest country in the world but also sun shines here most of the day during the year.

A fun fact is local people can speak English pretty well. Further, the Countryside of Portugal is so amazing. You can enjoy the colorful nightlife in Portugal with the “Fado” music.

Portugal

Accommodation

Just like other countries, Portugal has a wide variety of accommodations. Since your intend is to travel on a cheap budget. You need to avoid cities or famous tourist-attracted places in Portugal when selecting a hostel. So, average hostel prices with 8 to 9 beds would be $ 20 for two people.

Food.

In Portugal, seafood is a large part of their cuisine. There are so many local restaurants where you can enjoy Portugal cuisine. Portugal’s coffees are so wonderful. If you are in Portugal, you must enjoy the world-famous Fried Cod Fish Cakes called “Bacalhau”. Prices of Portugal cost would be in a mid-range restaurant plate of Bacalhau is $5, Kale soup caldo Verde is $7, chorizo sausage stews is $7, Stuffed squid lulas redheads is $6 and Rice pudding is $5.

Transport.

In Portugal, you can use different transport methods like trains, tramps, buses, rapid transit, and funicular. Buses are the cheapest option, Lisbon to Porto ticket costs 19, Lisbon to Faro 20, and Faro to Porto 28.

Best time to travel

You can get the best deals and cheap prices if you travel in the shoulder season, In Portugal summer falls between June to mid-September, and winter starts from December to February. So, if you travel between March to April and October to November will be the best option.

Cost

Poland

Poland is the 9th largest country in Europe. It is located in central Europe and is the cheapest country as compared to other countries in Europe. Natural wonders, Architecture, Cultural performances, remains of World War 2 and Jewish culture are attracting tourists from all around the world. If you are a history lover and want to go sightseeing, Poland is the best place.

Krakow, Wieliczka, Warsaw, Auschwitz, Gdansk, Masurian Lakes, Pieniny National Park are the best places to explore in Poland.

Poland

Accommodation

You and your fiance can find nice and comfortable places for around $ 15. There are many hostels, where you can share your potion with 6 other beds.

Foods.

In a mid-range restaurant starters range from $4 to $7 and the main meal would range from $10 to $20.

Street food markets are wonderful places to enjoy Polish traditional cuisines in Poland. Fresh lemon juice price would be $1, and you can also enjoy Zapiekanka

(open pizza) Pierogi, Obwarzanek krakowski, Bułka z pieczarkami, Knysza and many more.

All these foods range from $1 to $ 2, so now you can see the difference it is even half the price of a restaurant.

Transport.

Traveling to Poland, you can have a different variety of transportation methods. The cheapest method is Blablacar. To travel from the capital Warsaw to Krakow, the cost would be around $9.

Best time to travel

You can find good deals in Poland at the end of winter and the beginning of Spring. Winter is from December to February and Spring starts in March and to the end of May. So, if you can visit Poland from February to March it would be the best experience as it is not that cozy.

Cost

Budget Travel cost details of Poland

Key Takeaway

You have gone through the Top 7 affordable honeymoon destinations in the world. All the estimated costs are on average, So on some days, you may spend more and on some days you may spend less. Depending on your itinerary, there may be slight differences.

What is your favorite destination from the above list, comment down below, and do not forget to subscribe to our page if you enjoy it.