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Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!
Paris is the 15th costliest destination globally. To stay in the city of romance, a tourist will need to pay about $145 per night. Food costs are also rather high. Thus, the price for a meal for two will be about $53 with a bottle of wine for $9. Each taxi ride will cost about $10.
Doha, Qatar, is the 14th most expensive city to go for vacation. Staying in this city will cost about $147 per night. Some years ago, it was included in the list of the New 7 Wonders Cities. A meal for two in Doha will cost $56, same as in Paris, while a bottle of wine will be twice pricier, about $19. However, you will pay less for a taxi ride in this city than for a cup of coffee, $4 and $5.6, respectively.
The UAE's Dubai is ranked 13th with price starting from $150 per person for one night's stay. A meal for two in Dubai will be cheaper than in Qatar or Paris; however a bottle of wine costs about $38. Taxi fare in the UAE is quite inexpensive, about $5.
Visiting London, a traveler will need to pay $151 for the one-night stay. It is the 12th most expensive holiday destination in the world. Prices in Britain are higher for everything, including taxi (about $11), wine ($11 for a bottle), and a meal in a restaurant (about $68 for two).
Ireland's Dublin is ranked 11th costliest vacation destination. Staying in Dublin will cost about $153 per night. Prices are almost the same as in London with a meal for two for $64, a bottle of wine for $14, and a taxi ride for $10.5.
Surprisingly, Venezuela's Caracas is a rather expensive city. The country experiences a financial crisis. One-night stay will cost about $153.5. For a meal for two in a restaurant, a tourist will need to pay about $44 and about $24 for a bottle of wine. Staying in a hotel will be $197 per night in a double room. A taxi ride will cost just $1.6.
Italy's Rome, one of the world's most ancient cities, is ranked 9th priciest holiday destination. Staying in the Italian capital will be about $154 per night for one. A pleasant thing is that average prices for a bottle of wine and a cup of coffee are $6.5 and $1.5, respectively. In terms of prices for food, taxis and one-night stay for two, Rome is similar to other European capitals: a meal for two costs about $53, a taxi ride is $10, while staying at a hotel is about $198 for two.
Honolulu, the capital of the US state of Hawaii, is the 8th most expensive vacation destination in the world. A tourist will pay about $155 per night to stay in this fantastic place. A meal for two in a restaurant will cost about $66, while the price for a bottle of wine is $20, a taxi ride is $12. However, a price for staying in a double room is not that high, $160 per night.
Amsterdam, a popular tourist destination, stands 7th in the ranking. Staying in the capital of the Netherlands will cost about $158 per person per night. Accommodation is quite expensive there. The price for a double room is $180 per night on average. Taxis are also rather costly ($14), as well as restaurants ($64 for a meal for two).
Venice, one of the world's most popular places to go to, is ranked sixth most expensive city. Before going there, you should be aware that you will have to lay out $158.5 per night. The biggest amount will go for paying for meals in restaurants (a meal for two will cost about $96 with VAT included). A taxi ride will cost $16. Similar to Rome, you can buy a cup of coffee for just $1.5 and a bottle of wine for $7.5 in Venice.
The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, is the fifth most expensive holiday destination. A one-night stay will cost about $163.5. Everything is rather expensive there: the price for a meal for two is $77, a bottle of wine is $11, and a taxi ride is $15.
Oslo, the capital of Norway, is also among the priciest vacation destinations. Staying there will cost about $184 per night. Food prices are high there. Thus, if you go to a restaurant in Oslo, you should be ready to pay about $94 for two. A taxi ride and a bottle of wine will cost $14 and $21, respectively.
Denmark's Copenhagen is among the top three most expensive cities for tourists. An average price for a one-night stay is $188. The double room will cost about $194 per night. In a restaurant, tourists will have to pay $86 for two. Moreover, taxis are also quite expensive in Copenhagen, $16.5.
New York City is the second costliest holiday destination in the world. Staying there will cost $196 per night on average. Prices for accommodation are too high. Thus, you will need to pay about $230 for a double room per night, which is more expensive than in the rest cities in the list. A meal for two will cost about $81.
The most expensive holiday destination is Switzerland's Zurich. On average, a tourist will have to pay $212.5 for a one-night stay. A double room in Zurich is cheaper than in New York, $205, but a taxi ride, a bottle of wine and a meal for two is more expensive, $20, $20.6 and $99, respectively.
Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!