Beach holidays evoke sun, sand, and relaxation—but they also come with costs. Planning your summer escape? Expenses like deckchairs, parasols, ice cream, and beers can add up fast.
A seaside day remains one of life's great affordable pleasures (just steer clear of Norway). Travelbird, a trusted travel site, analyzed prices at 300 top seaside resorts across 90 countries. Their breakdown includes entrance fees (deckchair and parasol), a 500ml bottle of water, a 33cl beer, lunch (main course plus dessert), and ice cream—the essentials for a perfect beach day.
For ice cream fans, Norway is no bargain: expect at least 4 euros per cone. The best deals? Indonesia, India, and Egypt.
– Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia: 0.54 euro
– Dhanushkodi Beach, Pamban, India: 0.59 euros
– El Gouna Hurghada, Egypt: 0.60 euro
In France:
Most expensive:
– Santa Giulia beach, South Corsica: 2.80 euros
– La Paloma beach, French Riviera: 2.78 euros
– Port Grimaud, French Riviera: 2.70 euros
Cheapest:
– Deauville beach, Normandy: 2.40 euros
– Hendaye beach, Pyrénées-Atlantiques: 2.50 euros
– Palombaggia beach, southern Corsica: 2.50 euros
Beer lovers (33cl bottle, toes in the sand): Here's where to splurge or save.
Worldwide:
Most expensive:
– Mjellestranden Bodo, Norway: 8.49 euros
– Huk Beach, Oslo, Norway: 8.19 euros
– Kristiansand, Kristiansand, Norway: 7.86 euros
Skip Norway if you're beer-focused!
Cheapest:
– Soma Bay Hurghada, Egypt: 0.66 euro
– El Gouna, Hurghada, Egypt: 0.68 euro
– Naama Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt: 0.84 euro
In mainland France:
Most expensive:
– Port Grimaud, French Riviera: 2.57 euros
– Etretat, Seine-Maritime: 2.56 euros
– Saint-Clair beach, French Riviera: 2.50 euros
Cheapest:
– Deauville beach, Normandy: 2.08 euros
– Santa Giulia beach, southern Corsica: 2.10 euros
– Cabourg beach, Normandy: 2.21 euros
View the full ranking here! Time to book that budget-friendly beach getaway.
