Greenland Tops List of World's Most Expensive 2026 Holiday Destinations

A new analysis from SquareMouth, using data from over 100,000 travel insurance sales, identifies the world's most expensive destinations for 2026.

Remote and isolated locations, often catering to luxury and adventure travelers, dominate the list. Polar and expedition trips are the priciest category, followed by island getaways and safari adventures.

Top 5 Most Costly Destinations:

1. Greenland: Leads the list with an average daily trip cost of $1,171.
2. British Virgin Islands: A weeknight hotel stay averages $1,137.
3. French Polynesia: Daily trip costs hit $756.
4. Antarctica: Features the highest flight cost at $1,899.
5. Maldives: Daily trip costs average $1,072.

The full report also includes destinations like Switzerland, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Botswana, Iceland, and Norway.