Marco Crisciotti 2025 is the perfect year to go. Choose your destination and get ready to discover the world without emptying your bank account.
If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that people travel when economies are bad, too. But 2025 is going to be even more dynamic: bigger budgets for flights, accommodation, and rentals, yet always with cost efficiency in mind. Skyscanner’s round of most affordable destinations combines the amazing with the unexpected, ideal for travelers who need an unforgettable experience without breaking the bank.
Travel better, not just more expensive
It’s clear: people want to spend more on their travels, but still be sure to spend smart. Fortunately, for the wallet, there are clear outliers for affordability. New flight routes and the proliferation of low-cost airlines have brought prices down, by as much as 31%, compared to 2023.
2025’s top destinations
At the top of the list is Nagoya, Japan. Often overshadowed by Tokyo and Kyoto, this hidden gem offers a compelling mix of tradition and modernity. Flights to Nagoya have become more affordable, with fares dropping by 31%. If you’re drawn to historic architecture and industrial culture, Nagoya is a must-visit.
Closer to home, Budapest remains one of the best and most affordable destinations in Europe, owing to its iconic bridges across the Danube, monuments, thermal baths, and warm hospitality.
For the wanderers, far and wide, Auckland, New Zealand, offers great landscapes. Its volcanoes, national parks, and virgin waters promise lifetime experiences-the assurance of Tāmaki Makaurau, as it is known in Māori. Then there is Gothenburg, Sweden, for its unmatched design scene and fabulous food.
Outdoor escapes
Nature lovers, head to Brisbane, Australia-a subtropical haven with access to natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef and galore of outdoor activities. Meanwhile, for those who love to surf, lies the city of Biarritz, France-the world-famous surf, fashionably dressed crowd, and exquisite restaurants come together for a true paradise found.
Urban Adventures and Beyond
For the city lover, Beijing, China offers a mix of mesmerizing history and modern innovation, while Berlin, Germany, is proud of its cosmopolitan culture and an even more happening nightlife. For something a bit more exotic, Marrakech, Morocco will treat all senses with colorful souks and aromatic spices. Meanwhile, Vancouver, Canada is the perfect mixture between being urban cultural and nature orientated: think shopping bustling markets in the morning and whale-watching in the afternoon.
The full list
Here’s the complete Skyscanner ranking, with airfare price drops compared to the same period last year:
- Nagoya, Japan -31%
- Budapest, Hungary -28%
- Auckland, New Zealand -24%
- Gothenburg, Sweden -23%
- Beijing, China -21%
- Brisbane, Australia -19%
- Biarritz, France -19%
- Marrakech, Morocco -18%
- Vancouver, Canada -17%
- Berlin, Germany -16%
