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24 destinations found from Montreal (YUL)

Historic architecture and city streets in Mexico City
Lowest daily cost
Best for foodMuseums

Mexico City, Mexico

February / March · 7 days

$1,750

$70 / day

A world-class food and culture city where local costs can keep a weeklong trip highly competitive.

Flights

$520

Stay

$540

Food

$245

Activities

$380

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Lisbon skyline and colorful rooftops in Portugal
#1 Value Rank
Culture TripBest for food

Lisbon, Portugal

May / June · 7 days

$2,180

$95 / day

A charismatic Atlantic capital with tiled streets, seafood, viewpoints, and strong shoulder-season value.

Flights

$760

Stay

$700

Food

$315

Activities

$320

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Colorful street and colonial architecture in Oaxaca Mexico
Food value
FoodMarkets

Oaxaca, Mexico

January / February · 7 days

$1,680

$68 / day

A high-value food and culture trip with markets, mezcal, day trips, and daily costs that stay manageable.

Flights

$580

Stay

$460

Food

$260

Activities

$310

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Istanbul skyline and mosque domes in Turkey
MarketsFerries

Istanbul, Turkey

April / May · 7 days

$2,260

$112 / day

A layered city trip with mosques, ferries, markets, and good daily value when shoulder-season stays are booked early.

Flights

$870

Stay

$620

Food

$315

Activities

$370

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Barcelona city view with Sagrada Familia in Spain
Beach + cityArchitecture

Barcelona, Spain

May / June · 7 days

$2,470

$125 / day

A beach-and-city destination with architecture, late dinners, and good value outside peak summer.

Flights

$780

Stay

$820

Food

$385

Activities

$395

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Eiffel Tower and Paris skyline in France
MuseumsRomantic

Paris, France

April / May · 7 days

$2,860

$155 / day

A classic Europe trip where timing, neighborhood choice, and museum planning can meaningfully change the budget.

Flights

$820

Stay

$980

Food

$455

Activities

$510

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Prague old town rooftops and historic bridge in Czechia
Old townBeer halls

Prague, Czechia

April / May · 7 days

$2,080

$100 / day

A compact city break with historic streets, easy transit, and good value when avoiding peak summer weekends.

Flights

$830

Stay

$560

Food

$290

Activities

$330

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Budapest parliament and Danube river in Hungary
Europe value
Thermal bathsValue Europe

Budapest, Hungary

April / May · 7 days

$1,960

$92 / day

A strong Europe value city with river views, thermal baths, cafes, and lower daily costs than many western capitals.

Flights

$820

Stay

$520

Food

$270

Activities

$285

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Medellin city and mountain valley in Colombia
Spring weatherCoffee day trips

Medellin, Colombia

January / February · 7 days

$1,880

$76 / day

A springlike city with strong value, neighborhood stays, coffee-country access, and affordable local movement.

Flights

$760

Stay

$480

Food

$250

Activities

$320

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Bangkok skyline and temples in Thailand
Best winter value
Street foodWarm winter

Bangkok, Thailand

January / February · 10 days

$2,380

$72 / day

A long-haul city where low local costs can offset higher airfare, especially on longer stays.

Flights

$1,080

Stay

$620

Food

$300

Activities

$280

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Turquoise beach and resort coastline in Cancun Mexico
BeachFamily-friendly

Cancun, Mexico

January / February · 7 days

$2,320

$130 / day

A convenient warm-weather beach trip with many package-style options and predictable seasonal swings.

Flights

$520

Stay

$910

Food

$390

Activities

$420

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Porto riverside and bridge in Portugal
WineWalkable

Porto, Portugal

May / June · 7 days

$2,050

$88 / day

A compact value city with river walks, food halls, wine cellars, and lower hotel pressure than many larger capitals.

Flights

$760

Stay

$620

Food

$300

Activities

$300

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

New York City skyline and yellow taxi in the USA
Short flightMuseums

New York, USA

April / May · 5 days

$2,920

$310 / day

A short-hop city break where flights can be reasonable but hotel timing drives much of the final budget.

Flights

$360

Stay

$1,320

Food

$520

Activities

$600

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Historic Roman ruins and skyline in Rome Italy
Ancient historyFamily-friendly

Rome, Italy

April / May · 7 days

$2,640

$135 / day

A dense history-and-food trip with strong walkability and better comfort in shoulder months.

Flights

$840

Stay

$860

Food

$420

Activities

$440

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Colorful colonial street in Cartagena Colombia
Warm escape
CaribbeanColorful streets

Cartagena, Colombia

January / February · 7 days

$2,040

$88 / day

A colorful Caribbean city pairing colonial streets, nearby islands, and manageable daily costs.

Flights

$760

Stay

$580

Food

$285

Activities

$345

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Athens city view and Acropolis in Greece
Ancient historyFerry base

Athens, Greece

May / June · 7 days

$2,380

$130 / day

A practical Greece base where ruins, neighborhoods, and ferry connections can be planned before higher-cost island add-ons.

Flights

$890

Stay

$700

Food

$350

Activities

$360

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Bogota city skyline and mountains in Colombia
MuseumsMarkets

Bogota, Colombia

January / February · 7 days

$1,780

$70 / day

A lower-cost capital city with museums, food markets, mountain viewpoints, and useful connections across Colombia.

Flights

$720

Stay

$460

Food

$245

Activities

$290

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Tokyo city lights and busy crosswalk in Japan
Top city break
Transit-friendlyFood halls

Tokyo, Japan

March / April · 10 days

$3,260

$145 / day

A polished city trip with excellent transit, compact hotel options, and a wide range of food budgets.

Flights

$980

Stay

$1,180

Food

$520

Activities

$400

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Rice terraces and tropical landscape in Bali Indonesia
BeachNature

Bali, Indonesia

May / June · 14 days

$2,760

$82 / day

A warm long-stay option with flexible lodging, scenic day trips, and many budget levels.

Flights

$1,180

Stay

$760

Food

$420

Activities

$250

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Traditional temple and spring scenery in Kyoto Japan
TemplesTea houses

Kyoto, Japan

March / April · 7 days

$3,180

$165 / day

A culture-heavy city where temple districts and seasonal demand make timing and lodging choices especially important.

Flights

$980

Stay

$980

Food

$420

Activities

$690

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Taipei skyline and Taipei 101 in Taiwan
Night marketsTransit

Taipei, Taiwan

March / April · 10 days

$2,520

$105 / day

A food-forward city with night markets, efficient transit, tea trips, and lower local costs than many developed Asia peers.

Flights

$1,030

Stay

$720

Food

$330

Activities

$320

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Osaka nightlife and city lights in Japan
Street foodTransit-friendly

Osaka, Japan

March / April · 10 days

$3,040

$132 / day

A food-first Japan base with strong rail access, lively neighborhoods, and practical day trips to Kyoto and Nara.

Flights

$980

Stay

$1,040

Food

$460

Activities

$400

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Seoul city skyline and palace architecture in South Korea
Solo-friendly
FoodTransit-friendly

Seoul, South Korea

April / May · 10 days

$2,980

$122 / day

A highly connected city with excellent transit, street food, shopping districts, and efficient day planning.

Flights

$980

Stay

$960

Food

$430

Activities

$460

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

Sydney harbour and opera house in Australia
HarbourBeaches

Sydney, Australia

March / April · 10 days

$4,460

$255 / day

A higher-cost long-haul city where beaches and harbour days are excellent, but flights and hotel costs need a larger budget.

Flights

$1,600

Stay

$1,300

Food

$620

Activities

$720

Estimated costs may vary based on dates and availability. How we estimate

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