From the U.S. to Mexico, these getaways come at a price you’ll both love.
But a couple’s trip doesn’t have to be so lavish, nor expensive.
We looked for free or low-cost activities and considered the availability of less costly lodging.
Sunset over Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.Credit:Kent Nishimura/Getty Images
From Puerto Rico to Canada, here are the best affordable destinations for couples.
Arizona Memorial is free as well.
Oahus bus system is an inexpensive and efficient way to explore the island.
Rowers in the water near Honolulu.Violetta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure
Nightly entertainment includes DJs, live music, stargazing, talk story sessions, and more.
TheKaimana Beach Hotelis another affordable option.
Every season offers something different, from lakeside fun in the summer to snow sports in winter.
An aerial view of Coeur d’Alene Lake in Idaho.Shunyu Fan/Getty Images
Save on dining and enjoy picnic lunches with views of Yosemites wonders.
Affordable lodging choices range from camping to cabins, either inside the park or nearby.
Meals out don’t have to be expensive, either.
Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure
As for accommodations, meals are included at the all-inclusivePueblo Bonito Mazatlan Beach Resort.
Instead of an expensive resort, look into locally owned boutique hotels or glamping sites.
Hike to a waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch in the beautiful surroundings.
Busy streets near the Flatiron building in New York City.Don Eim/Travel + Leisure
Explore the outdoors with a hike through theIndian Canyonsnature preserve.
With a range of places to stay, youll find options that fit your budget.
Theres plenty to experience after sunset as well, from restaurants to clubs to dive bars.
A beachside view of a hotel in Mazatlán, Mexico.Travel_Bug/Getty Images
Washington, D.C.
The National Zoo is a great place to spend a day at no cost.
Public transportation on trains and buses is convenient and low-cost.
Gulf Shores, Alabama, is known for its white-sand beaches.Jon Mattrisch/Travel + Leisure
Take advantage of the extensive public transportation web link, or get around on two wheels withBike Share.
Your best bet for finding an affordable hotel room is to visit outside of the busy summer season.
In addition to strolling through Falls Park, Greenville has a variety of free and low-costthings to do.
A crowd watching long horns in Fort Worth.Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
History lovers will enjoy visiting the 1814Hunt-Morgan Houseand theMary Todd Lincoln House.
Watch horse races atKeeneland Race Course, tour the grounds, or visit early to see the warm-ups.
you could stay nearby at the reasonably-pricedManchesterhotel and take in the view from its rooftopLost Palmcocktail lounge.
Colorful buildings in Old San Juan.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Landscape of Palm Springs.Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
Cityscape of St. Petersburg, Florida.Kelsey Glennon/Travel + Leisure
View of The Capitol in Washington D.C.Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
A lakeside view of Toronto, Canada.Istvan Kadar Photography/Getty Images
The historic downtown district of Springfield, Missouri.JTGrafix/Getty Images
The Reedy River running through downtown Greenville, South Carolina.Kruck20/Getty Images
Fall foliage in Lexington, Kentucky.Bruce Wilson Photography/Getty Images
