It doesn’t matter how far you go on your travels, you are always happy if your dollar goes a bit farther.
With more bang for your budget in mind, leading travel app Expedia® recently released its Holiday Value Guide, showcasing popular overseas destinations offering the best value for Aussie winter travel.
And we’re not talking about the cheapest places to visit – just those that offer the best exchange rates combined with good value accommodation and and costs.
The Expedia Holiday Value Guide features international destinations across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Combining the top international destinations for Australian travellers with average accommodation daily rates under $300, the guide also looks at other considerations including accessibility, experiences and activities.
This is big news for the 35 per cent of Australians who planned to travel internationally this year, with a whopping 81 per cent favouring destinations that offered good value for money and generous exchange rates (69%).
Japan topped the Holiday Value Guide, with its favourable exchange rate, culture, culinary delights, and incredible natural beauty, followed by Indonesia and Thailand.
Most destinations featured on the list also offer wallet-friendly exchange rates for Aussie travellers, but the top 10 also includes destinations with accommodation rates from $105 to $293 per night.
Expedia’s Holiday Value Guide
| Japan | Osaka priced at $222 offers the best value accommodation, followed by $252 in Kyoto and $293 in Tokyo |
| Indonesia | Lombok with rates at $173 beats its sister island Bali with accommodation prices at $189, which is still extremely competitive |
| Thailand | The northern city of Chiang Mai priced at $105 offers the best value accommodation, followed by $182 in Phuket and $282 in Koh Samui |
| Vietnam | The capital city of Hanoi with rates at $135 offers the best value destination within, followed by $144 in Saigon and $158 in Da Nang |
| South Korea | The capital city of Seoul with rates at $240 offers the best value destination |
| Malaysia | Langkawi with rates of $123 offers the best value accommodation, followed by $164 in Kuala Lumpur and $187 on Penang |
| New Zealand | Auckland is the best value destination priced at $223 |
| Philippines | The capital city of Manila with rates at $151 offers the best value destination, followed by $229 in Boracay Island |
| Turkey | The capital city of Istanbul offers the best value with rates at $215 |
| Greece | The Cyclades islands including destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Paros with rates at $255 offer the best value destination |
“As we go into the second half of the year, we’re seeing an appetite for international travel, however, Aussies are being savvy with their holiday choices and prioritising value for money and wallet-friendly destinations,” Sarah King, Expedia Travel Expert said.
“Destinations like Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam offering unique experiences without breaking the budget.
“One tip to make planning a holiday even easier is by bundling the flight and hotel booking on Expedia, which will save time and could knock nearly $250 on average off the trip.”
