The best family-friendly holiday destination named in new global ranking
The best family-friendly holiday destinations around the world have been revealed in a new study analysing 46 cities based on affordability, safety and overall visitor experience.
The research by JRPass.com ranked destinations across seven factors, including average meal prices, daily travel costs, accommodation costs, crime rates, national happiness scores, and online popularity.
Many of the top-ranked destinations are known for their walkable city centres, strong public transport networks and family-friendly attractions, with Europe and Asia dominating the top 10. But which city ranked number one?
10. Valencia, Spain
Spain dominates the list early with three cities kicking off the top 10. Valencia is first offering a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, a massive green spaces, and plenty of interactive attractions. iStock
9. Madrid, Spain
In ninth place is Madrid. Spain’s cities all ranked high for family-friendly accommodation and low transport costs, but lost points for affordability, especially food costs. Getty Images/iStockphoto
8. Seville, Spain
Seville, Spain came in eighth place overall, also praised for being walkable, packed with historic sites, green parks, and fun activities. Getty Images
7. Kyoto, Japan
In Asia, Japan also had a heavy presence on the list with three cities among the top 10, including Kyoto. Getty Images
6. Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo came in sixth place, it scored well for meal and transport costs but on the higher end for family accommodation. Getty Images
5. Shanghai, China
Still in Asia, China was another country with multiple entries on the list. Shanghai offers massive theme parks, interactive museums and lush green spaces. Getty Images
4. Prague, Czech Republic
Just missing the podium is Prague. The Czech capital is a walkable destination for families with rich history. While transport costs were low other expenses including food and accommodation scored higher. Getty Images/iStockphoto
3. Osaka, Japan
Back in Japan, Osaka claims third place thanks to a much lower accommodation cost average than its country counterparts. iStock
2. Beijing, China
Beijing ranks second due to its overall affordability, particularly when it comes to meal prices and daily travel costs. Beijing offers a wide range of budget-friendly food options and relatively low day-to-day spending requirements. iStock
1. Porto, Portugal
Porto particularly well across affordability metrics, including relatively low accommodation costs and manageable average daily travel expenses. The city also benefits from a compact and walkable historic centre, meaning many of its major attractions, neighbourhoods and waterfront areas can be explored without long transfers. iStock
