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Budget group trips: 6 destinations where your money goes further
When budgets in the group differ, the right destination is one where nobody has to miss out. These places have cheap stays, food and transport once you arrive.
Add the destinations you like to a Roamie trip: the group votes with 10 points each and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Sofia
Bulgaria
A compact capital with Orthodox cathedrals, hot mineral water fountains and Mount Vitosha half an hour from the centre. Eating out is cheap even for big groups.
- Best time
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€Cheap
CultureAdventureVilnius
Lithuania
A UNESCO-listed baroque old town, the self-proclaimed republic of Užupis, and lakes and castles nearby such as Trakai. Not overrun by tourists and reasonably priced.
- Best time
- May–Sep
- Budget
- €€€Cheap
CultureNatureKsamil
Albania
Turquoise water and islets you can swim to, a few kilometres from the ancient site of Butrint. In June and September group houses are very affordable.
- Best time
- Jun–Jul, September
- Budget
- €€€Cheap
RelaxNatureIstanbul
Türkiye
Bazaars, mosques, ferries across the Bosphorus for the price of a bus ticket and street food everywhere. Plenty to share out between history lovers and fans of the bars in Karaköy.
- Best time
- Apr–May, Sep–Nov
- Budget
- €€€Cheap
CultureFood & WineNightlifeMarrakech
Morocco
A riad all to yourselves, Jemaa el-Fna square at sunset and trips to the Agafay desert or the Atlas mountains. Best avoided in the hottest summer months.
- Best time
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Budget
- €€€Cheap
CultureAdventureFood & WineHanoi
Vietnam
The flight is the only big expense: after that, street food, hotels and transport cost very little. It is the starting point for Ha Long Bay cruises and trains to the north.
- Best time
- Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec
- Budget
- €€€Cheap
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General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.