Vacation lodging costs in 24 countries: from Asia to the Americas

One of the best value destinations. A cheap hotel costs $12–22 (305,000–560,000 dong), a comfortable double $35–70, and luxury starts around $80. In peak season (Tet, July–August, Christmas) book a couple of weeks ahead. See the independent Vietnam travel guide.

A basic guesthouse is $15–40 (570–1,000 baht), mid-range hotel $40–100, boutique from $100. Pre-book only the first couple of nights. Check Thailand safety rules and a ready 3-day budget Bangkok route.

In popular spots like Luang Prabang, a cheap guest-house room is $5–8 (109,000–174,000 kip), an air-conditioned room $12–20, and a resort $70–150.

A simple guesthouse is $33–52 (2,000–3,500 rupees), a good double $20–50, a top hotel $120–260. Prices swing with coast and monsoon season — check the best months to travel.

Options range from agriturismo to luxury villas. A hostel bed is $21–48 (€20–45), a budget double $75–129, mid-range $129–193, and 4–5 star hotels $214–428. Start with 3 days in Rome on a budget.

Hostel $16–27 (€15–25), basic hotel $70–120, mid-range $110–180, boutique from $175–290. Lisbon pairs well with a wider road trip — compare Portugal hotel prices early, or use the 3-day budget Lisbon route.

A hostel bed or Greek B&B (domatio) is $16–32 (€15–30), mid-range hotel $96–160, luxury $214–535. Many island hotels close in winter. For the mainland, see a 3-day budget Athens route.

A two-person campsite pitch is $22–34 (€20–31), a hostel bed $10–35, a hotel room $84–153, luxury from $155–290.

Hostel $22–48 (€20–45), budget hotel $64–107, mid-range $107–160, luxury $214–535. For a short city break: 3 days in Paris on a budget.

Outside London: hostel $19–38 (£15–30), B&B $102–191. In London, B&Bs run £120–150 and 4-star hotels from $229–318. Ready plan: 3-day budget London.

Hostel $25–40 (£19–31), hotel/B&B $120–230, luxury from $240.

In Budapest a private room is $48–75 (18,000–28,000 forint), a superior hotel $80–107.

A simple room with a shared bathroom is $20–25 (210–260 dirham), a standard hotel $45–70, a traditional riad $80–120.

Budget guesthouse $18–31 (7–12 rials), mid-range hotel $90–130, 5-star resort $310–465.

Simple hotel $60–95 (220–350 riyals), comfortable $135–205, luxury from $260–430.

A safari package with meals and activities can be $8–20, all-inclusive $150–400. A double in a guesthouse is $15–35, in a hotel $20–50.

Budget room $30–90 (1,700–5,130 pesos), beach resort $150–500, all-inclusive online often $180–400.

Hostel bed $7–20 (14–40 Belize dollars), basic hotel $95–160, premium private rooms $550–1,000.

Camping or hostel $10–50, mid-range hotel $120–280, resort or top hotel from $400. For a city break: 3 days in New York on a budget.

Basic motel $64–140 (A$100–220), B&B or hotel $123–235, top hotel from $230.

Camping or hostel $6–25 (NZ$10–40), mid-range hotel or motel $120–150, premium from $120–150.

Hostel $20–40 (¥3,000–6,000), business hotel $55–105, good hotel or ryokan from $105–210. Start with 3 days in Tokyo on a budget.

A rural homestay is $7–12 (600–2,200 som), mid-range hotel $45–90, boutique $120–170. Even in solid options the toilet is sometimes outdoors — confirm amenities when booking.