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 |
