Heepsy Study Reveals Top Costly Destinations for Travel Selfie
A recent study from Heepsy looked at “fifty of the most popular tourist attractions to determine the ten most expensive places in the world to take a holiday selfie.”
The study considered “the total cost of entrance to the biggest tourist attractions as well as things like search volume and the number of visitors each site sees in a given year.”
The team at Heepsy also examined “each attraction’s entry fees, opening hours, and rules on photography permits to find out which are the expensive places to take a picture.”
Burj Khalifa: The Most Expensive Selfie
Burj Khalifa in Dubai ranks as “the most expensive destination for tourist Selfie, with a top score of 100.” With an entry fee of “$108, the entry fee is the highest on the list.”
“As the tallest skyscraper in the world, it draws 17 million visitors annually and generates 29.4 million online searches.” Its “high cost, combined with its global recognition and volume of interest,” makes it the leading location for travel photography.
Mount Kilimanjaro and the Eiffel Tower Follow
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania follows in second place “with a score of 97.3.” Although the entrance fee is “$70,” “additional permit costs and its remote location raise the total expense for visitors.”
Despite “receiving only 50,000 visitors per year, it garners 5.5 million searches annually,” showing its status as a “bucket-list destination for adventure and landscape photographers.”
The Eiffel Tower in Paris ranks third “with a score of 94.6.”
With a “relatively low entry cost of $39,” it remains “one of the more accessible Selfie sites.”
It “attracts 7 million visitors a year and maintains consistent global interest.”
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Big Ben and the Galápagos Islands
Big Ben in London takes fourth place “with a score of 91.9.” The entry fee stands at “$46,” and the site “attracts 5 million visitors and 23.9 million searches annually.” Its “iconic presence in both travel media and public imagery contributes to its high ranking,” despite a slightly higher cost compared to other European landmarks.
The Galápagos Islands rank fifth “with a score of 89.2.”
With a “$200 entry fee—the highest on the list,” it remains “a premium location for photography.”
Annual search interest is “1.5 million,” while “only 329,000 people visit each year,” highlighting its exclusivity for “wildlife and nature photographers.”
Iconic Sites: Sagrada Familia and Grand Canyon
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona ranks sixth “with a score of 86.5.” Entry costs “$29,” but its global fame keeps it high on the list, drawing “4.7 million annual visitors and 17.2 million searches.”
Its “distinctive architecture makes it a frequent subject of travel photography.”
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is seventh “with a score of 83.8.”
At “$35,” it is “one of the more affordable options,” but still “draws 15.7 million visitors annually.” Its “natural scale and dramatic views” make it a key destination for landscape photographers.
Legendary Landmarks: Machu Picchu, Versailles, and Zhangjiajie
Machu Picchu in Peru comes in eighth “with a score of 81.1.” Entry is “$45,” not including “the additional cost and effort required to reach the site.”
It “receives 1.6 million visitors annually and 14.9 million searches,” reflecting strong global interest despite its remoteness.
The Palace of Versailles in France ranks ninth “with a score of 78.4.”
Its “$32 entry fee makes it one of the more affordable landmarks in Europe.”
It “attracts 15 million visitors each year,” though “search volume is lower at 1.6 million.”
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China completes the top ten “with a score of 75.7.”
Its “$30 entrance fee is among the lowest,” and it “attracts 15.9 million annual visitors.”
However, it receives “only 305,000 searches per year.”
Despite “strong in-person interest, limited global awareness online keeps its ranking lower,” even though it remains “a popular site for scenic landscape photography.”
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