Top 10 Best Cheap Places to Travel in July

The island is only an hour flight from Bangkok, and its beaches have a lot of notoriety, especially after recovering from the devastating 2004 tsunami, which destroyed the island’s infrastructure, tourism, and thousands of lives. Phuket has bounced back strong, and remains a stunning and memorable vacation spot.

The down side to the cheaper rates in July is that it is monsoon season, so the weather can be unpredictable. Despite that, you can still plan boat tours, spa experiences, visits to temples, and walking on the white sands of Nai Harn Beach and Kata Noi Beach.

Since the Phoenix heat is draining, you will want to limit your time outdoors if you plan to hike to Camelback Mountain or visit the Phoenix Zoo. If you visit in July, you can take advantage of the indoor museums like the Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, or the Historical Heard Museum. Phoenix also has an abundance of indoor shopping opportunities nearby. You may also want to consider doing some day trips to nearby destinations like Sedona, Prescott, or Flagstaff, with a little cooler climate.

The capital of Nassau has many all-inclusive resorts that offer discounted packages during the hottest months in the Bahamas to try and lure vacationers looking for a deal. You can save at the all-inclusive resorts and find additional savings with free nights, resort credits, and discounts to attractions that are often added incentives for travel.

Take your pick from more than 700 islands in the Bahamas and enjoy the beaches, parks, snorkeling, boat trips, or attractions like Atlantis on Paradise Island.

One of the best spots to visit (rain or shine) is Old Mazatlan, which has historic relics like the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception church, small eateries, and beautiful architecture. Of course you will spend a lot of time on the beaches at Playa Olas Altas or the less crowded beaches at Isla de la Piedra. Mazatlan has many walkable areas, which will help your budget by saving on transportation costs around the city.

A July hotel rate can be about 50 percent less than the same room during the high tourist season that runs from February through May when many of the big festivals are happening.

While there is no shortage of things to do in New Orleans, a July vacation means fewer crowds, so that you can enjoy some of the most famous stops, like Frenchman Street and a walking tour in the Garden District. You can also take advantage of better access to some of the cemetery tours and the New Orleans Swamp Tours, which can be tough to do in the high season.

The caution for traveling to Belize in July is that it is in the hurricane season, and you are likely to see some rainfall during your trip. It is also important to research the attractions that you want to visit ahead of time since some of them close during the low tourist season. Otherwise, planning ahead can net you great savings in Belize, so you can see the famous Great Blue Hole and the Hol Chan Marine Reserve near the barrier reef.

Even when planning a trip to Belize in the off-season, you will want to secure hotel rooms and look for deep discounts for summer far in advance.

The heat, combined with very little rain, can make walking the streets and winding alleys of Cairo a little uncomfortable, but you can plan your itinerary so that you have a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. You can make excursions to the Pyramids of Giza or visit the Great Sphinx on half-day treks instead of spending a full day in the heat. You can also look into vacationing in the coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh, which will have cheap July rates, too.

Since Miami has a major international airport, you should also be able to score great rates and an abundance of availability for flights into the city. Whether you want to fill your vacation sitting on the sands of Miami Beach, hit the attractions like the Miami Zoo or Everglades National Park, stroll cultural neighborhoods like Little Havana, or just hit the many museums in town, there’s enough to do to fill your itinerary no matter what the weather.

This city in Vietnam has its own weather patterns that do not produce as much rain during the rainy season, which often waterlogs the rest of the country. You can find cheap prices at hotels close to the beach, and the prices for things like food and services are also cheap, which will add to the savings.

Nha Trang is a coastal city, so there are plenty of beaches to enjoy, and excursions that can take you on the water for a leisurely boat trip, snorkeling, or diving.

Temperatures are hot in July, so you can mix up the outdoor adventures to temples, the Vinpearl Amusement Park, and the Hon Khoi Salt Fields with indoor visits to the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam and other local museums. Due to the low tourist season, you might also be able to negotiate discounted prices with local tour operators.

Wintertime in Sydney means steep discounts on things like flights and hotels when the tourists have gone home for the season. This small summer window between June and August is a great opportunity to save about 40 percent on lodging compared to peak-season rates.

Besides saving money by traveling to Australia in July, you will also get a break on the heat and the tourist crowds at major attractions like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s beautiful beaches.

Even during the Sydney winter, you can still enjoy the stunning Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden, and the Australian National Maritime Museum. You will have more flexibility and opportunities to visit these attractions in the off-season before the major tourist crowds start arriving again in December.