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Real Budget to Travel to Thailand: How Much Money You Need in 2026
How much does it really cost to travel to Thailand? It's not as cheap as the blogs say, but it's not as expensive as you think. With €1,500 you can live 3 weeks like a king. Here are the real numbers.
Daily budget by type of traveler
Backpacker (30-50€/day)
| Concept |
Daily cost |
| Hostel |
€8-12 |
| Street food |
€5-8 |
| Local transportation |
€3-5 |
| Activities |
5-10€ |
| Total |
21-35€ |
Average traveler (50-100€/day)
| Concept |
Daily cost |
| 3 star hotel |
€20-35 |
| Restaurants |
€10-15 |
| Transportation |
5-10€ |
| Activities |
€10-20 |
| Total |
45-80€ |
Luxury (100-200€/day)
| Concept |
Daily cost |
| 4-5 star hotel |
50-100€ |
| Restaurants |
€20-30 |
| Private transportation |
€15-25 |
| VIP Activities |
€20-50 |
| Total |
105-205€ |
Complete quote for 3 weeks
Budget Option (€1,200)
- Round trip flights: €400-€500
- Accommodation (21 nights): €200-250
- Food: €150-200
- Transport: €80-100
- Activities: €100-150
- Insurance: €30-50
- Total: €960-1,250
Medium Option (€2,000)
- Flights: €500-€600
- Accommodation: €400-€500
- Food: €250-€300
- Transport: €150-200
- Activities: €200-300
- Insurance: €30-50
- Total: €1,530-€1,950
Comfort Option (€3,500)
- Flights: €600-800
- Accommodation: €800-€1,000
- Food: €400-€500
- Transport: €200-300
- Activities: 400-600€
- Insurance: €50-€100
- Total: €2,450-€3,300
How much does each thing cost
Accommodation
| Type |
Price/night |
| Bedroom in hostel |
5-10€ |
| Private room in hostel |
€15-25 |
| 3 star hotel |
€25-40 |
| 4 star hotel |
50-80€ |
| 5 star hotel |
€100-200 |
Meal
| Type |
Price |
| Street food |
1-3€ |
| Local restaurant |
€3-6 |
| Tourist restaurant |
€8-15 |
| Romantic dinner |
€20-40 |
Transport
| Type |
Price |
| BTS/MRT (subway) |
0.50-1.50€ |
| Tuk-tuk (short) |
1-3€ |
| Taxi (10 km) |
€3-5 |
| Motorcycle rental/day |
€5-8 |
| Internal flight |
€30-60 |
Mistakes that will cost you money
- Do not haggle: In markets and tuk-tuks always haggle
- Pay in euros: The exchange rate is very unfavorable
- Do not use Grab/Gojek: They are cheaper than taxis
- Drink tap water: Never, only bottled
- Eating in tourist areas: Double the price
Best time to go (and save)
- High season (Dec-Mar): Expensive, crowded
- Low season (May-Sep): Cheap, but it rains
- Sweet spot (Oct-Nov, Feb-Mar): Good weather, low prices
Do you want us to help you plan your trip to Thailand? Leave us a comment with your dates and we will make you a personalized quote.
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