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The Best Beach Deal for the Fall is in Asia

Ranking the cheapest beach destinations for Oct. - Dec.

Summer is officially over, but the fall deals are just getting started.

This week, we rank the most popular nomad beach destinations that will remain balmy for the fall. When you live this life, summer doesn’t need to end.

This Week in Nomad Deals

  • Fall Beach Deals: This exclusive ranking shows which beach destinations are cheapest for the fall.

  • Tulum Gets an Aeropuerto: Flights to one of Mexico’s most popular nomad hotspots are coming soon.

  • Is Japan the Next Nomad Hotspot? The Land of the Rising Sun is a bargain for travelers.

And the Least Expensive Fall Beach Town is…

We’re now officially in the so-called “shoulder season,” where flight and accommodation prices come down from the busy summer season. But if you don’t want summer to end, consider these beach cities with balmy weather year-round:

The chart above shows the median monthly price range for a one-bedroom Airbnb from October 1 to January 1. While you can certainly find much cheaper (and more expensive) options, this gives you an idea of what most people will pay.

Phuket, Thailand: Cheapest Overall Airbnbs

Phuket, Thailand tops this fall’s list, with the median one-bedroom Airbnb costing less than $1,300 per month. However, the full cost of a Thailand stay depends on where you’re coming from. According to Google Flights, one-way tickets from New York City to Phuket average between $990 - $1,400 for October. But if you’re coming from London, you’ll likely pay less than half that amount.

Cancun, Mexico: Best for North American Travelers

For North American travelers, Cancun would probably make it the better deal in most cases. The ND October flight deals report identified 22 cities in the U.S. with one-way flights to Cancun for under $250.

Traveling to Tulum Just Got Easier

Instagram influencers, rejoice: getting to one of Mexico’s most well-known nomad hotspots will soon be a breeze.

Right now, travelers must take a 2-hour Ado bus or an expensive taxi from Cancun International Airport to Tulum. That will change forever on December 1, when Tulum International Airport officially opens for business.

As reported in The Cancun Sun, you will be able to purchase direct Aeromexico flights from Chicago, Toronto, and San Francisco to Tulum. More flights from the U.S. are expected to follow once Mexican airlines regain clearance from the U.S. government to add more routes.

Meanwhile, the new Maya Train (Tren Maya), which will connect various cities on the Yucatan Peninsula, is scheduled to begin operations in December as well.

Japan: The Next Nomad Hotspot?

Japan is one of those countries that most nomads seem to forget exists. That could soon change.

For starters, Japan is historically cheap. The yen is down 12% against the U.S. dollar and 11% against the euro this year. In fact, the exchange rate is the best for American and European travelers since the 1990s.

According to AirDNA, the average Airbnb is going for $150 a night in Tokyo. Certainly cheap, but definitely a much better deal than the $220+ per night that you would spend in New York City, London, or Paris.

Japan Nomad Visa Coming Soon?

One roadblock for digital nomads in Japan is the short visa. Currently, Japan only allows up to 90 days for touristic purposes, and Japanese immigration officials are known to be strict if they suspect that you’re actually working on your laptop.

But there’s some possible good news on the horizon. According to The Straits Times, the Japanese government is now studying the feasibility of introducing a nomad visa (whenever that is, exactly…)