The Best Value-Friendly Destinations for Australians


Air travel has become more affordable for Aussies who want to visit the best destinations and the most amazing attractions both near and far. Currency exchange rate is important for tourists who want favourable travel costs. In order to determine the top value-friendly destinations, the Expedia NAB Travellers’ Foreign Currency Ranking is used not to determine the best places to visit in Australia but the world’s best. You will be surprised that there are many places that you haven’t been before yet you can visit there for cheap. Visit a specialised search portal for the find the best holiday spots in Australia, United States, United Kingdom, and other countries.

Tourists would want to get most out of their travel dollars when they exchange it with local currency. Getting savings in food, transportation, and accommodation is one way to stretch travel budget even further thereby giving you the opportunity to spend it on a possible side trip or souvenir shopping. Comparing the Australian Dollar (AUD) with other currencies can be tricky since values fluctuate in real time. Fortunately, Expedia and the National Australia Bank have devised a ranking that reveals the top 10 best-value destinations for Aussie travellers for a 12-month period.

Turkey (+22% AUD Percentage Gain)

The Dollar soared 22% against the Turkish Lira over the last 12 months so it is the best place to spend your money for a trip to Istanbul or Ankara. On the spirit of national remembrance, you may have to consider a visit to Gallipoli to commemorate the war dead on ANZAC day. When you are in the Mediterranean, the best Australian holiday destinations would be cruise to various islands off the coast of Turkey and Greece.

Tanzania (+18% AUD Percentage Gain)

If you want to go on a safari and marvel at the flora and fauna of Africa then Tanzania is the perfect place to visit. Exchanging Schilling can give your travel budget some flexibility since you need money to pay guides, supplies, and transportation when you visit places outside of Dar-es-Salaam.

Vietnam (+16% AUD Percentage Gain)

The Dollar also performed well in Asia with Vietnam as the ideal place to visit for Aussie tourists who want to save money. Unlike the typical Australian tourist destination, this culturally rich country has many exotic places that attract tourists from all over the world. You can shop till you drop as your money will be worth millions of Dongs.

Argentina (+14% AUD Percentage Gain)

Getting lost in the streets of Buenos Aires would be a nightmare if you don’t have money get out of that misery. Good thing, the Dollar exchanges well with the Peso so you can always reward yourself with a culinary trip and try their lovely empanadas, the sweet alfajores, and the addicting dulce de leche. Aussies would love the old world feel and the European atmosphere of the city blessed by a rich Spanish, Italian, and German influence.

Thailand (+12% AUD Percentage Gain)

From Phuket to Bangkok and Chiang Mai to Ratchaburi, many exotic and amazing locales in Thailand attract more tourists than most Australian tourist attractions. You can do more of your dollar in this country than anywhere else in Australia and backpackers can live off their travel budget quite longer than other places. No wonder, Thailand is a short-haul favourite for Aussies wanting a tropical beach break.

Iceland (+11% AUD Percentage Gain)

In a land of ice and fire, Iceland is one unique place to visit where one can enjoy a peaceful yet modern city of Reykjavik and go to the desolate snow covered landscape and fiery volcanic geysers to marvel at the scenery you haven’t seen back home.

Hong Kong (+11% AUD Percentage Gain)

Do you want to go shopping rather than going to visit the top South Australian attractions? Then book that flight to Hong Kong where you can immerse yourself with the city’s enchanting atmosphere of street hawkers, bright city lights, and an endless stream of people. You can always have a real-world cultural lesson on Chinese culture. Try the exotic cuisine and the amazing sidetrips to every nook cranny of this metropolis.
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