Istanbul, Turkey is the cheapest city to visit as a family, with an average daily cost of $122.66. That is cheaper than a London monthly bus pass.
New research from The Family Vacation Guide has taken a look at some of the most visited destinations around the world and analysed factors such as the cost of a hotel room, attraction ticket prices, the cost of a family meal at McDonald’s and more to reveal the world’s best value family city break destinations.
Top 10 world’s best value family city break destinations
|
Rank |
City |
Average Price of Hotel Room (weekend night) ($) |
Local Transport Cost (one-way ticket) |
Top Rated Attraction |
Price Groupings for Top Rated Attraction |
Family Meal at McDonald's |
Family Vacation Value Score /10 |
Average Daily Cost |
|
1 |
Istanbul |
$107.50 |
$0.47 |
Hagia Sophia Mosque |
Free |
$13.28 |
9.65 |
$122.66 |
|
2 |
Hong Kong |
$106.19 |
$1.28 |
Tian Tan Buddha |
Free |
$16.26 |
9.13 |
$127.57 |
|
3 |
Taipei |
$138.96 |
$0.87 |
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall |
Free |
$14.80 |
8.93 |
$157.24 |
|
4 |
Warsaw |
$64.79 |
$1.03 |
Łazienki Królewskie w Warszawie |
Discounted Family Ticket |
$20.36 |
8.52 |
$93.67 |
|
5 |
Antalya |
$217.62 |
$0.45 |
Kaleici |
Free |
$13.28 |
8.06 |
$232.70 |
|
5 |
Beijing |
$120.61 |
$0.79 |
Mutianyu Great Wall |
Full Price |
$16.26 |
8.06 |
$140.03 |
|
7 |
Shanghai |
$128.47 |
$0.63 |
Oriental Pearl Tower |
Full Price |
$16.26 |
8.01 |
$147.25 |
|
8 |
Bangkok |
$100.94 |
$1.31 |
King Power Mahanakhon |
Full Price |
$19.12 |
7.86 |
$125.30 |
|
9 |
Athens |
$128.47 |
$1.31 |
Acropolis |
Full Price |
$21.90 |
7.25 |
$155.61 |
|
10 |
Budapest |
$174.92 |
$1.01 |
Halászbástya (Fisherman's Bastion) |
Full Price |
$17.82 |
6.94 |
$196.78 |
|
10 |
Stockholm |
$102.26 |
$4.01 |
Stockholm Old Town |
Free |
$21.08 |
6.94 |
$139.38 |
– Istanbul, Turkey is the cheapest city to visit as a family, with an average daily cost of $122.66. That is cheaper than a London monthly bus pass.
– Budapest is known for its amazing seasonal markets filled with food & drinks, trinkets, souvenirs and much more. It’s a great place for a family city break as it has several highly-rated choices for family-friendly activities. Its top rated is Halászbástya (Fisherman’s Bastion) – and under ’5s get in for free!
– Stockholm, in Sweden makes the number 10 position for top 10 best value family city break destinations. Its highest rated attraction (Stockholm Old Town) is free to see, the average cost of a hotel room (weekend night) for a family is only $102.26 and the average daily cost is $139.38.
Top 10 worst value family city break destinations
|
Rank |
City |
Average Price of Hotel Room (weekend night) |
Local Transport Cost (one-way ticket) |
Top Rated Attraction |
Price Groupings for Top Rated Attraction |
Family Meal at McDonald's |
Family Vacation Value Score /10 |
Average Daily Cost |
|
1 |
Amsterdam |
$187.47 |
$3.55 |
A'dam Lookout |
Discounted Family Ticket |
$42.26 |
3.01 |
$243.93 |
|
2 |
Munich |
$157.32 |
$3.71 |
Allianz Arena |
Full Price |
$33.08 |
3.17 |
$205.24 |
|
3 |
Zurich |
$195.33 |
$4.29 |
Old Town |
Free |
$40.02 |
3.32 |
$252.51 |
|
4 |
Barcelona |
$194.02 |
$2.62 |
Casa Batllo |
Full Price |
$29.82 |
3.52 |
$234.32 |
|
5 |
Venice |
$237.28 |
$2.18 |
Piazza San Marco |
Full Price |
$28.88 |
3.62 |
$274.88 |
|
6 |
Palma de Mallorca |
$204.51 |
$2.18 |
Castell de Bellver |
Full Price |
$29.82 |
3.72 |
$243.05 |
|
7 |
Las Vegas |
$398.53 |
$2.50 |
High Roller |
Full Price |
$24.12 |
3.73 |
$432.65 |
|
8 |
Paris |
$188.78 |
$2.07 |
Eiffel Tower |
Full Price |
$31.24 |
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