10 Travel Destinations You Probably Can’t Afford (They’re the Most Expensive in the World)

You’re not imagining it; travel costs have increased. That’s not stopping luxury travelers from jet-setting around the world, though. In fact, new data shows travelers spent 44% more on trips to …

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You’re not imagining it; travel costs have increased. That’s not stopping luxury travelers from jet-setting around the world, though. In fact, new data shows travelers spent 44% more on trips to the 25 most expensive destinations in the world compared to that spent on travel to other countries.

Just How Much Was Spent?

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In total, 21,000 travelers spent $133 million on these 25 destinations. The average individual trip cost to these destinations in 2022 was just over $11,000 – 2.8x more than the average traveler spent this year.

Can you guess the most expensive countries to travel to?

Africa Leads All Continents in Most Expensive Destinations

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For the second consecutive year, nearly half of the most expensive trips were to African nations.

  • Congo, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Kenya were the five most expensive African countries to visit.

1. Congo

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Average cost of trip to Congo: $32,420.00

2. Botswana

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Average cost of trip to Botswana: $17,753.80

3. Zimbabwe

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Average cost of trip to Zimbabwe: $14,393.87

4. Tanzania

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Average cost of trip to Tanzania: $13,244.88

5. Kenya

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Average cost of trip to Kenya: $11,574.77

6. Central African Republic

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Average cost of trip to Central African Republic: $10,651.98

7. Monaco

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Average cost of trip to Monaco: $10,247.35

Oceania Islands Aren’t Cheap, Either

Travel to the Oceania islands increased in 2022, comprising 24% of the most expensive destinations.

8. South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

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Average cost of trip to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: $12,874.45

9. Marshall Islands

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Average cost of trip to Marshall Islands: $12,405.38

10. Antarctic Travel Continues to Trend Higher

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Travel to Antarctica in 2022 increased by 134% compared to the previous year. If it’s on your bucket list, start saving now because costs are going up as demand (and crowds) increase.

Average cost of trip to Antarctica: $17,730.93

Source of Data: Squaremouth.com
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