More Aussies are seeking cost-effective holidays and turning to destinations where the dollar stretches further. (Source: Getty)

Keen for an international escape but don’t want to break the bank? The Australian dollar no longer goes as far as it once did for popular destinations like the United States and Europe, but there are some travel destinations where you can get a better bang for your buck.

Wendy Wu Tours managing director Simon Bell told Yahoo Finance travellers were getting “smarter” about where and how they spent their money, with more Aussies seeking value-packed holidays and turning to destinations where the Aussie dollar stretches further.

“We’re seeing strong interest in destinations where the cost of living is lower, but the experiences are just as rich, like India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia,” he said.

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Southeast Asia continues to deliver good value for Aussie travellers, the tour company found, with countries like Vietnam and Cambodia remaining firm favourites.

Japan could be a cost-effective destination for off-peak travellers, along with those who head to lesser-known regions like Kyushu and Kagoshima.

China now also offers visa-free travel for up to 30 days, a favourable exchange rate and relatively low local costs.

Looking beyond Asia, other areas like Turkey, Morocco and Egypt offer more affordable transport, food and shopping, with the Aussie dollar generally going further compared to the Euro or US dollar zones.

Here’s a closer look at the top seven travel destinations, according to Wedny Wu Tours.

We’ve also included current exchange rates via Wise as of July 31 and a general idea of costs based on Numbeo data.

Vietnam

Limestone mountains in Hạ Long Bay in northeast Vietnam. (Source: Getty)

With $1 buying about 16,918 Vietnamese dong, Vietnam is among the most affordable travel destinations for Aussies.

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will set you back around 50,000 dong, or just $3, while half a litre of domestic beer would cost about 25,000 dong, or $1.50.

Cambodia

Angkor Wat is one of Cambodia’s most well known attractions. (Source: Getty)

Cambodia is another popular option for value-conscious travellers, with $1 equalling 2,587 Cambodian riel. US dollars are also accepted, with $1 getting you about 65 cents at the moment.

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $USD3, or $4.65, while a local beer is about $USD1, or $1.55.

Japan

Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo. (Source: Getty)

Japan is another popular destination with $1 getting you about 96 Japanese yen.

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant would set you back about 1,000 yen, or $10, while a local beer would be about 500 yen, or roughly $5.