By Kylian Dev
A week in the North
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Pai
- Backpacker
- ≈ 216 €
- Mid-range
- ≈ 308 €
- Comfort
- ≈ 600 €
Budget calculator
How much will your Thailand trip cost?
Add your stops, choose how many days you'll spend in each and how you like to travel. You get an instant estimate of your budget on the ground, per person and per day.
- 28 destinations
- 3 travel styles
- Shareable link
2. Travellers
2
3. Your stops
14 days in total
1BangkokCentre · ≈ 100 €/day3 d300 €
2Chiang MaiNorth · ≈ 70 €/day4 d280 €
3Koh Phi PhiAndaman · ≈ 120 €/day3 d360 €
4Koh LantaAndaman · ≈ 85 €/day4 d340 €
How it works
Your budget in three steps
- 1
Choose your travel style
Backpacker uses the low end of each destination's daily range, mid-range the middle, and comfort a premium above the top end.
- 2
Add stops and days
Each destination has its own daily cost: islands such as Samui or Phi Phi cost more than Chiang Mai or Pai.
- 3
Read the breakdown
See the total, the cost per person and per day, and where the money goes. Share the link or send the route to your itinerary.
Example budgets
What a typical trip costs per person
Three popular routes, calculated with the same data as the tool above, for one traveller on the ground.
The classic two-week loop
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Krabi & Railay → Koh Lanta
- Backpacker
- ≈ 430 €
- Mid-range
- ≈ 618 €
- Comfort
- ≈ 1,208 €
Gulf island hopping
Koh Samui → Koh Phangan → Koh Tao
- Backpacker
- ≈ 352 €
- Mid-range
- ≈ 554 €
- Comfort
- ≈ 1,133 €
Approximate figures per person, excluding international flights. Travelling as a couple usually lowers the cost per person, as rooms are shared.
Reference
Daily budget by destination
Average spending per person per day, from the cheapest to the most expensive stop.
| Destination | Backpacker | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Pai | 18 € | 27 € |
| Sukhothai | 20 € | 29 € |
| Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle | 20 € | 30 € |
| Nan | 20 € | 30 € |
| Kanchanaburi & Erawan | 25 € | 33 € |
| Mae Hong Son | 22 € | 34 € |
| Chiang Mai | 25 € | 35 € |
| Ayutthaya | 25 € | 35 € |
| Koh Chang | 25 € | 38 € |
| Koh Tao | 28 € | 39 € |
| Koh Lanta | 30 € | 43 € |
| Koh Phangan | 30 € | 48 € |
| Bangkok | 35 € | 50 € |
| Koh Mak | 35 € | 50 € |
| Krabi & Railay | 35 € | 53 € |
| Koh Samet | 35 € | 53 € |
| Pattaya | 35 € | 53 € |
| Hua Hin | 35 € | 55 € |
| Khao Sok | 40 € | 58 € |
| Koh Phi Phi | 40 € | 60 € |
| Koh Kood | 40 € | 60 € |
| Khao Yai | 40 € | 60 € |
| Trang Islands | 40 € | 60 € |
| Koh Lipe | 40 € | 63 € |
| Khao Lak | 40 € | 63 € |
| Koh Yao Noi | 40 € | 63 € |
| Phuket | 45 € | 78 € |
| Koh Samui | 50 € | 85 € |
Indicative amounts per person per day (accommodation, food, activities and local transport). Prices rise in high season, especially around Christmas and New Year.
Save money
Six ways to stretch your budget
Eat where locals eat
Street food and small canteens cost a fraction of tourist restaurants, and are often the best food you'll have.
Travel in the shoulder season
Accommodation is often noticeably cheaper outside the December–February peak (best time to visit Thailand), with weather that's frequently still good.
Mix expensive and cheap stops
Balance a pricey island with a few days in the North, where your money goes much further.
Take the night train or bus
An overnight journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or the South saves both a night's accommodation and a day.
Stay longer in fewer places
Every transfer costs money and time. Longer stays also unlock weekly rates in many guesthouses.
Watch the small extras
Imported drinks, island taxis and ATM fees add up quickly. Budget them in the 'extras' line.
FAQ
Thailand budget: frequently asked questions
How much does two weeks in Thailand cost?
Using our data, a classic two-week route (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Lanta) comes to roughly €430 per person on a backpacker budget, around €620 mid-range and €1,200 or more in comfort, excluding international flights. Build your own route in the Thailand itinerary planner.
What is a good daily budget for Thailand?
Count roughly €25–40 per person per day as a backpacker, €40–70 for a comfortable mid-range trip, and over €100 for 4–5★ hotels and private tours. Islands in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf are at the top of those ranges. Our Thailand travel budget guide details every expense.
Is Thailand expensive?
Compared with Europe or North America, not really: street food, local transport and guesthouses stay very affordable. Costs climb on popular islands, in beach resorts and during the Christmas and New Year peak. Check prices in your own currency with the baht currency converter.
What does the estimate include?
Accommodation, food and drinks, activities and tours, and local transport with small extras. International flights, travel insurance, visas and shopping are not included.
Can I save or share my budget?
Yes. The Share button copies a link that reopens the calculator with your exact stops, days, style and number of travellers. You can also send the stops to your itinerary in one click.
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