You’re not alone if you’re feeling like you’ve got to pinch pennies in the coming year – the economy is bad, and outside of crossing your fingers for a big pay raise, there isn’t much we can do about our finances but tighten up our budgets. That shouldn’t stop you from taking a well-deserved break from life and exploring new cities, though. In fact, there are quite a few places that are definitely more worth visiting now than they were last year, because the prices of plane tickets there have dropped.
The popular flight price comparison website Skyscanner has crunched the numbers to figure out which destinations have seen the biggest year-on-year price drops, making them the most worth visiting in the coming year. Even better, two of those locations are in Asia, making them even more affordable to travel to if you already live in the region.
Coming in second place on the list is Goa, India, which has seen a hefty 34 percent drop in ticket prices. The city has long attracted tourists with its beautiful white sand beaches offering sunbathing and water sports, exciting nightlife and rich culture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and high-end luxury resorts. Visit in March to celebrate the colourful Holi festival, or between November and February for the best weather. It’s generally cheapest to fly in February.
Tenth on the list is Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which is tied with Ottawa, Canada, and Murcia, Spain, with a 20 percent price drop. The oft-overlooked city, Cambodia’s capital, is rich with beautiful historical architecture hailing from its colonial French, New Khmer, and Art Deco inspirations, and its streets are thrumming with life and culture. It has an excellent food and bar scene with exciting restaurants and street markets alike, and it’s the best place to engage with the country’s long and storied history. Visit in late November to January for the best weather.
If you’re looking for more far-flung destinations, the list also includes Cologne, Germany, Bergen, Norway, and Tbilisi, Georgia.
2026’s best value travel destinations according to Skyscanner:
- Cologne, Germany
- Goa, India
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Bergen, Norway
- Madeira, Portugal
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Ottawa, Canada
- Murcia, Spain
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
You can read Skyscanner’s full report here.
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