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Filter destinations by departure city, budget, duration, month, and travel style. Compare estimated flights, stays, food, activities, and total trip costs before you choose where to go.

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Estimates include flights, stays, food, local transport, and activities.

3 destinations found from Montreal (YUL)

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

Planning estimate based on flights, stays, food, local transport, and activities.

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

Planning estimate based on flights, stays, food, local transport, and activities.

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

Planning estimate based on flights, stays, food, local transport, and activities.

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Each estimate combines typical flights, stays, food, local transport, and activities for the selected departure city and trip duration. Use it for comparison before checking live prices.

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GoByBudget.com estimates trip costs by combining typical flight ranges, lodging, food, local transport, and activity budgets into one comparable planning number. These estimates are intended for discovery and planning, not guaranteed booking prices.

Your departure city changes the total because airfare can be the largest variable on shorter trips. Duration matters too: a farther destination can become more competitive when low daily costs are spread over a longer stay.

Use this explorer to compare cities before you book, then open a destination, calculate your trip cost, or browse destinations by fixed budget. Estimated costs are based on available travel pricing data and may vary.

Destination explorer FAQ

What can I compare on the destinations page?+

You can compare destinations by estimated total trip cost, daily budget, departure city, trip duration, best travel months, continent, and travel style.

Are the destination prices live booking prices?+

No. GoByBudget uses planning estimates to help you shortlist destinations before checking live flight, hotel, and package prices.

Why does departure city affect the results?+

Flights can be one of the largest trip costs, so changing the departure city can significantly change the estimated total budget for the same destination.

How should I use the maximum budget filter?+

Set the maximum budget to the total amount you want to spend on flights, stays, food, local transport, and activities for the selected trip length.

Can I find destinations for a fixed budget?+

Yes. Use the destinations by budget page when you want examples grouped around a specific total budget range.

Can I calculate a custom trip cost?+

Yes. Use the travel budget calculator to estimate a trip with your own budget, departure city, duration, timing, and travel style.

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