April 18, 2025
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The most visited cities in the world with the best quality-price ratio for overnight getaways

The study analyzed the cost of accommodation, local transportation, food, alcohol and tips in each of the ten most visited cities in the world

The cheapest of the world’s ten most visited cities is Berlin, with an overnight city break costing $266 per person, according to a new study.

Student travel company Rustic Pathways investigated which of the ten most visited cities in the world offer the best value for money for a one-night stay per person. They did this by examining the average cost of a room at a mid-range hotel, the average price of breakfast, lunch and dinner at a budget restaurant, the average spend on alcoholic beverages, the average spend on local transportation and the average cost of a room in a mid-range hotel. spend on tips and handouts. The total cost was then calculated and each city was ranked from cheapest to most expensive.

Berlin – total cost: $266
Germany’s capital has been named as having the best value for an overnight getaway outside of the world’s most popular cities, with an overnight getaway costing a total of $266 per person.

The average cost for one night in a mid-range double occupancy room is $138, which is the cheapest price compared to the other cities. The cost of meals at a budget restaurant is $56, which is the most expensive on the list. The average cost of local transportation for a day in Berlin will cost you $19.

Madrid – total cost: $298
The Spanish capital is the second most affordable popular city, with an overnight trip costing a total of $298 per person.

The average cost of a night in a mid-range double occupancy room is $167, which is the third cheapest price in the ranking. The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner at a budget restaurant is $37 and the average cost of local transportation for a day is $20.

Tokyo – total cost: $338
The capital of Japan is the third most affordable of the most visited cities in the world, with the cost of a one-night stay per person totaling $338.

The average cost of a double occupancy room at a mid-range hotel is $155, the second most affordable price on this list. The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner at a budget restaurant is $38. Local transportation for one day will cost an average of $18, the second cheapest price compared to the other cities.

Barcelona – total cost: $340

The popular Spanish city has been named the fourth best value city, with a night’s break costing a total of $340 per person.

The average cost for one night in a mid-range double occupancy room is $208. The cost of a day’s meals at a cheap restaurant is $35. The average cost of local transportation for a day in Barcelona will cost you $21.

Amsterdam – total cost: $374

The capital of the Netherlands concludes the top five most affordable popular cities, with an overnight trip costing a total of $374 per person.

The average cost for one night in a mid-range double occupancy room is $221. The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner at a budget restaurant is $47 and the average cost of local transportation for a day is $21.

Rome – total cost: $383

Italy’s capital is the sixth cheapest and most visited city, with an overnight trip costing a total of $383 per person. The city has the third most expensive meal: three meals at a budget restaurant cost $51.

London – total cost: $461

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the seventh cheapest city:  a one-night stay costs $461 per person. London has the third cheapest alcohol: a person spends an average of $27 on alcohol during an overnight trip.

Dubai – total cost: $465

The eighth most affordable popular city is Dubai, with a one-night break costing a total of $465 per person. The UAE city has the second most expensive mid-range double occupancy rooms, with a one-night stay costing $340 on average.

Paris – total cost: $557

The French capital occupies the penultimate place in the ranking, with a one-night stay costing a total of $557 per person. Paris has the second most expensive entertainment, with the average person spending $84 per day.

New York – total cost: $687

New York rounds out the top ten, with a one-night break costing a total of $687 per person. The Big Apple has the most expensive mid-range double occupancy rooms, with a one-night stay costing $350, and the most expensive entertainment, with an average daily spend per person of $180.

Shayne Fitz-Coy, CEO of Rustic Pathways , commented on the findings:

“With the cost of living rising dramatically in recent years in many countries, many will still want to spend a holiday abroad, but will look to spend less than usual. A short-distance city break is a great option for would-be tourists who want to visit new places but spend a little less.

“This study provides a clear view of which cities people want to visit, with Europe dominating, and which of these cities are not going to go bankrupt.

“If someone is looking for a break with lots of sightseeing, Dubai is a good option for them as many of the country’s most popular tourist spots are free to the public, such as the Dubai Fountain and Marina Beach. Or if a tourist doesn’t want to spend too much on food, then Barcelona is a great option, as the average visitor spends only $35 on food during an overnight stay.”

Credit: https://rusticpathways.com/

Source: Budget your trip , Ten most visited cities

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