- The best places to visit in 2018 range from Rome to Kathmandu.
- That's according to traveler data compiled by TripAdvisor for its annual Travelers Choice Awards.
- To find the best places to visit, the site factored in reviews for attractions, restaurants, and hotels.
The 25 best places everyone should visit this year, according to travelers who have been there
The best places to visit in 2018 are a mix of familiar favorites and unexpected gems, according to TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Awards.
We're just a third of the way through 2018, but travelers around the world are already sharing their tips for this year's best vacation hotspots.
Travel site TripAdvisor announced the winners of its annual Travelers Choice Awards, honoring the destinations worldwide that are at the top of everybody's travel list.
TripAdvisor chose the winners based on an algorithm factoring in reviews for attractions, restaurants, and hotels, as well as traveler booking interest within a 12-month period. The list of winners contains familiar favorites such as Rome, Bali, and New York City, as well as some unexpected gems like Kathmandu, Nepal, and Marrakech, Morocco.
We've compiled the 25 highest-rated international cities, as well as the average hotel price and cheapest month to travel for each destination.
Read on to see where your next getaway should be:
25. Sydney, Australia
Average annual hotel rate: $260 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (12% savings, compared to annual average)
24. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Average annual hotel rate: $121 per night
Least expensive month to go: April (12% savings, compared to annual average)
23. Cusco, Peru
Average annual hotel rate: $103 per night
Least expensive month to go: April (1% savings, compared to annual average)
22. New Delhi, India
Average annual hotel rate: $79 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (6% savings, compared to annual average)
21. Hurghada, Egypt
Average annual hotel rate: $120 per night
Least expensive month to go: April (11% savings, compared to annual average)
20. Hong Kong
Average annual hotel rate: $184 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (17% savings, compared to annual average)
19. Kathmandu, Nepal
Average annual hotel rate: $67 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (4% savings, compared to annual average)
18. Tokyo, Japan
Average annual hotel rate: $483 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (14% savings, compared to annual average)
17. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Average annual hotel rate: $249 per night
Least expensive month to go: June (20% savings, compared to annual average)
16. Lisbon, Portugal
Average annual hotel rate: $189 per night
Least expensive month to go: August (1% savings, compared to annual average)
15. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Average annual hotel rate: $264 per night
Least expensive month to go: September (19% savings, compared to annual average)
14. Jamaica
Average annual hotel rate: $301 per night
Least expensive month to go: December (12% savings, compared to annual average)
13. Siem Reap, Cambodia
Average annual hotel rate: $113 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (18% savings, compared to annual average)
12. Hanoi, Vietnam
Average annual hotel rate: $73 per night
Least expensive month to go: April (7% savings, compared to annual average)
11. Phuket, Thailand
Average annual hotel rate: $161 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (32% savings, compared to annual average)
10. New York City, USA
Average annual hotel rate: $406 per night
Least expensive month to go: August (4% savings, compared to annual average)
9. Istanbul, Turkey
Average annual hotel rate: $109 per night
Least expensive month to go: May (6% savings, compared to annual average)
8. Marrakech, Morocco
Average annual hotel rate: $175 per night
Least expensive month to go: June (9% savings, compared to annual average)
7. Prague, Czech Republic
Average annual hotel rate: $147 per night
Least expensive month to go: November (12% savings, compared to annual average)
6. Barcelona, Spain
Average annual hotel rate: $231 per night
Least expensive month to go: November (15% savings, compared to annual average)
5. Crete, Greece
Average annual hotel rate: $169 per night
Least expensive month to go: October (36% savings, compared to annual average)
4. Bali, Indonesia
Average annual hotel rate: $155 per night
Least expensive month to go: April (8% savings, compared to annual average)
3. Rome, Italy
Average annual hotel rate: $190 per night
Least expensive month to go: August (8% savings, compared to annual average)
2. London, United Kingdom
Average annual hotel rate: $266 per night
Least expensive month to go: April (4% savings, compared to annual average)
1. Paris, France
Average annual hotel rate: $231 per night
Least expensive month to go: August (8% savings, compared to annual average)
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