Hoi An: The cheapest dream destination for your winter vacation in 2025!

Hoi An: The cheapest dream destination for your winter vacation in 2025!

In a recent review highlighting the best travel destinations for winter 2025, Hoi An, Vietnam comes out on top when it comes to value for money. The low costs for holidaymakers play a particularly important role. The award comes from the Post Office, a renowned currency exchange agency in the UK. Basically, prices were compared across 30 popular destinations, estimating the total cost of basic holiday items in Hoi An to be just £58.81 (approximately ₹7,000). A highlight is the three-course dinner for two with wine, which costs around £40, while a local beer costs just £1.23. These prices make Hoi An an attractive destination for travelers looking for a combination of beauty and affordability.

Bali, known as a popular travel destination, has taken third place in this ranking, just behind Cape Town, which comes in second with a cost of £64.28. Alongside Hoi An and Bali, Phuket in Thailand also features in the top ten list, where total holiday items cost £68.61. This shows that Thailand continues to be valued as a cheap holiday destination, even though prices in Phuket have fallen by 14.1% compared to last year. Asia clearly dominates this list, with seven of the ten cheapest destinations on the continent. Personally, I can confirm that the region is known for its beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine and rich culture, which makes it particularly attractive to travelers on a budget.

The best long-haul destinations at a glance

Here are the top ten best long-haul destinations for 2025 and their costs:

• 1. Hoi An, Vietnam – £58,81
• 2. Kapstadt, Südafrika – £64,28
• 3. Bali, Indonesien – £67,79
• 4. Mombasa, Kenia – £68,33
• 5. Tokio, Japan – £68,61
• 6. Colombo, Sri Lanka – (£xx)
• 7. Penang, Malaysia – (£xx)
• 8. Delhi, Indien – (£xx)
• 9. Phuket, Thailand – £68,61
• 10. Santiago, Chile – (£xx)

A look at regional trends shows that Brits traveling long distances in particular pay close attention to value for money. According to DailyMail research, 90% of travelers are concerned about staying within budget and more than two-thirds are taking the strength of the pound into account when making travel plans. These circumstances could contribute to the fact that many travelers are now choosing inexpensive regions in Southeast Asia.

Travel budget-consciously in Thailand and the surrounding area

Thailand remains a popular destination for travelers looking for value for money. The “Southeast Asian pearls” offer something for every budget. While Phuket, a tourist hotspot, is known for its beautiful beaches, lesser-known places like Penang and Hoi An also tempt you with low prices for accommodation and food. Offers of cheap accommodation and transport systems make both countries first port of call for budget travelers.

In conclusion, travelers should definitely take a look at the new trends when it comes to affordability this season. Waskommenshohinreisen describes the region as ideal for those who not only want to experience culture and adventure, but also good business. It can certainly be planned that Southeast Asia will continue to be a destination of great appeal; price consciousness plays a central role in this.