Delhi – India’s official capital city – is a cosmopolitan bustling with zeal, history and heritage, and countless dreams. While it is a favorite among Indian travelers for its historic sites, bustling markets, and a fun mix of both urban and historic influence, it has also been a favorite among foreign travelers. Testifying that fact is the Post Office Travel Money’s Long Haul Holiday Report 2025 that marked Delhi on the eighth spot. Which city grabbed the first spot and why is Delhi on the list? Sit down and keep reading – we’ve got you covered.
Here Are The World’s 10 Most Affordable Long-Haul Holiday Destinations; Delhi Ranks 8th
What Are Long-Haul Holidays?
Long-haul holidays are those trips that involve flights lasting more than six to seven hours, taking travelers to a faraway destination from their home city. Most long-haul travelers choose destinations like the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Maldives, Spain, Italy, and similar destinations to spend their time enjoying in a more ‘exotic’ place.
These holidays do not always involve spending a long time (some trips can just be of about 4 to 5 days), but most of them involve spending at least a week or more in these faraway destinations. Travelers get an opportunity to soak into the local culture, explore lesser-known gems, and travel at their own pace during long-haul holidays as they have plenty of time on their hands.
However, long-haul holidays can significantly add strain to your travel budget. Firstly, it is the cost of flight tickets, paired with accommodation tariffs for the entirety of the trip. Then, there are food and shopping expenses as well as travel, transport, and miscellaneous expenses like water activities, workshops, entry fees, and more. These expenses can easily turn long-haul holidays into highly expensive vacations if not planned properly.
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Post Office Travel Money Long Haul Holiday Report 2025
Post Office, United Kingdom UK), is a company that offers a range of postal services, identity services (passport, visa, etc) well as financial services like insurance, personal loans, and bill payments. It recently released the 17th Post Office Travel Money Annual Long Haul Holiday Report 2025.
This report essentially provides insights into the destinations that will offer the best value for money for UK holidaymakers and vacationers. The 2025 report concluded that the Far East and the Indian subcontinent offer the best value for money, with a majority of the list being occupied by destinations from this part of Asia.
Top 10 Best Value Long-Haul Destinations; Delhi Ranks 8th
| Rank | Destination | Average Total Daily Cost |
| 1 | Hoi An, Vietnam | £58.81 |
| 2 | Cape Town, South Africa | £64.28 |
| 3 | Bali, Indonesia | £67.79 |
| 4 | Mombasa, Kenya | £68.33 |
| 5 | Tokyo, Japan | £68.61 |
| 6 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | £73.93 |
| 7 | Penang, Malaysia | £83.85 |
| 8 | Delhi, India | £85.89 |
| 9 | Phuket, Thailand | £87.82 |
| 10 | Santiago, Chile | £93.02 |
Vietnam’s Hoi An topped the list, with an average daily cost of only £58.81 (INR 6,933). In 2024, the city was in the third position, but it has managed to climb up the ranks and become the destination with the most value for money among UK travelers.
Delhi was on the 6th rank in 2024 and has slipped down to the 8th rank with an average total daily cost of £85.89 (INR 10,125). The capital city of India offers great value to tourists mainly due to the fairly reasonably priced hotels, affordable food, and plenty of historical sites and landmarks.
From the streets of Old Delhi to the grand Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Art District, Humayun’s Tomb, and the iconic Red Fort, there are plenty of options for sightseeing in Delhi. And with most services being affordable for UK travelers, it is no wonder that Delhi has maintained its position on the Post Office Travel Money Long Haul Holiday Report 2025.
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Summing Up
While this report is only meant to give UK travelers an idea of which destinations give them the most value for their money, the list gives a fair overview of how most Western economies are finding it more and more affordable to vacation in the East. With 7 of the 10 entries on this list being from Asia, it is no doubt that the continent is surely the most preferred among travelers! But, we also need to ask a question – is tourism really helping Asian destinations grow and prosper or is overtourism affecting local culture and ecology? What are your thoughts on the same?
