( CNN ) -- With airfares likely to increase through the new year , travelers are looking to get the biggest bang for their buck . Lonely Planet 's `` Best value destinations '' for 2013 , part of its `` Best in Travel '' annual series , may offer just the ticket . `` Destinations on our 'best value ' list are for those who want to make the most out of their dollar when traveling , '' said Andy Murdock , Lonely Planet 's U.S. Digital Editor , via e-mail . `` While the choices are not the cheapest destinations on the planet in every case , they 're great options for travelers who want to visit somewhere new and interesting without draining their bank account . '' Deals are to be found in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil ; Gothenburg , Sweden ; Cambodia ; Bolivia ; Spain ; Slovenia ; Nepal ; Portland , Oregon ; Georgia ( the former Soviet republic , not the U.S. state ) ; and Namibia . Top 10 must-see cities . A travel spot 's `` best value '' ranking does n't mean everything is cheap in these locations . Take Portland : `` There are cheaper places in the world , but for U.S. cities it would be hard to find a place where you can get more for your money , '' said Murdock . `` Cheap food ... lots of free experiences , over 40 local craft breweries with competition keeping pint prices down , great hiking options without even leaving town , and easy access to the stunning Columbia River gorge . '' 7 gross wonders across America . And Sweden is not known for its affordability . `` Scandinavia is never cheap , but Gothenburg is a relative bargain , with great budget accommodation and public transport , '' he said . `` It is still expensive when compared to global standards , but for travelers who want to visit Scandinavia , Gothenburg offers great value . '' Outside of the best value list , Lonely Planet 's rankings of the top cities , regions and countries put San Francisco on top in the city rankings ; Corsica , France in the region rankings ; and Sri Lanka was named the # 1 country to visit . Where are you hoping to travel on a budget in 2013 ? Where have you found great value in the past ? Please share in the comments below .
Two of Lonely Planet 's best-value cities are in Oregon and Sweden . Great value does n't mean everything is cheap in these spots , editor says . Score: 6