Feeling the pinch after the festive season? If you’re looking for low cost family vacation ideas, we got you covered. There are so many places to take the kids where you don’t have to spend a fortune, and you’ll still have a great time and make beautiful memories.
Whether you’re looking for places by the sea, country retreats or new authentic experiences in other cultures, there are options for smaller budgets.
Our 6 Favorite Low Cost Family Vacation Destinations
1. North Carolina
From cozy cabins in the Asheville woods to cute beach homes by the sea, this low-key vacation destination has miles of vibrant beach towns and is heaps cheaper than a trip further south to Florida.
Stay at: The Cabana Cornelia Residence from $325 per night
2. Georgia
Explore the historic city of Savannah or head to the popular beach islands, such as Saint Simon, to experience this sleepy state’s warm hospitality and great weather.
Stay at: The Fig House Residence from $466 per night.
3. The Azores
While it might cost an expensive flight to get there (The Azores is one of the Portuguese islands in the middle of the Atlantic) the rates for staying here are still relatively low, due to its ‘undiscovered’ status, making it perfect for a low cost family vacation.
Stay at: The Villa Sal Residence from 250EUR per night.
4. Portugal
There will always be expensive hotels in popular destinations like Comporta or Quinta do Lago, but there are heaps of quieter, smaller villages and towns to explore in Portugal, where the prices are vastly different – particularly if you go slightly inland. Discover our collection of homes along the Atlantic Coast for a range of options around Lisbon, which is also a surprisingly affordable European city.
Stay at: The Penedo Residence from 224EUR per night.
5. England
If you stay outside of London (and The Cotswolds), there are many areas in the English countryside where you can stay in a beautiful old cottage or a beach house for just a fraction of what you’d pay in The Hamptons.
Stay at: The Kersey Residence from £215 per night.
6. Bali
The islands of Asia offer a tropical, luxury experience akin to The Maldives, for less than half the cost. Stay in a beachfront bungalow in Bali for the ultimate luxury family vacation.
Stay at: Villa Bloom Bali from $287 per night.
Planning The Perfect Low Cost Family Vacation
Parents are pros at preparation. Check out our Travel Tips for ideas on how to plan the perfect family trip and save money on your vacations.
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