10 Most Affordable Destinations For Foodies
People travel for a range of reasons from visiting family to seeking adventure in Florida, across the U.S. and around the world. Some travel to see rockstars in concert while others travel to experience rockstars in the kitchen. If the latter is you, here are the top 10 most affordable destinations for foodies this summer.
The folks at Wethrift did the research. They based the rankings on several factors including the average cost of a meal in restaurants ranging from budget to mid-range to 4 Stars and over. In addition, they looked at the number of so-called cheap eats and fast-food establishments listed on Trip Advisor.
Next, they assigned scores to each element. The top one possible is 50.
International And Affordable Destinations For Foodies
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All of these destinations need a passport to enjoy. I’m heading to Paris this summer so I’m both excited and surprised to see that city appear on the list at number 7. Dining is actually the main reason for this trip.
One of my best friends has a milestone birthday. For several years she has been planning to celebrate with dinner at the Michelin Star restaurant, Le Jules Verne in the Eiffel Tower. We have booked a 7-course tasting menu and I can’t wait.
Paris aside, the top affordable dining destination for food lovers is Istanbul, Turkey. The city has 6,750 restaurants rated 4-stars and higher. And according to Numbeo, the average cost of a meal in Istanbul is only $8.97.
Ranking The Top 10 Affordable Destinations For Foodies
- Istanbul – 40/50
- Bali – 39.5
- Bangkok – 37.1
- New Delhi – 35.5
- Hanoi – 32.2
- Rome – 31.6
- Paris – 31.6
- London – 31.2
- Barcelona – 31.2
- Phuket – 29.8
Perhaps your travel will be within Florida this summer. You can still enjoy some good road trip dining enroute to your destination. They say travel isn’t always about the destination but the journey. Make it an interesting and adventurous one.