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What is the cost of a Thailand trip in 2026? In this article we are going to give you a full budget breakdown for the cost of a Thailand trip. It is amazing that a 2 week holiday in Thailand could actually be cheaper than a 2 week holiday in the UK.
The cost of a Thailand trip from the UK is £600 – £6,000 per person – for 2 weeks. Thailand is a cheap and beautiful country. You will be surprised how far your money will go in Thailand.
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Cost of a Thailand trip – overview
The following prices are based on two people traveling together and sharing accommodation.
- It is possible to do a budget 2 week trip to Thailand for £600 per person. This relies on getting some great deals on flights and being savvy with accommodation and food.
- On a mid budget the cost of a trip to Thailand is likely to be around £2,000 for two weeks.
- If you are planning a luxurious holiday in Thailand you can have an amazing 2 week holiday for around £6,000
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If you are traveling as a couple you can make these prices cheaper per person by sharing accommodation.
Adding kids will be cheaper due to reduced fares, cheaper activities, free transport, lower food costs and sharing accommodation. We don’t recommend traveling to Thailand for less than 2 weeks (if possible). The long flights and flight cost make it hard to justify a shorter trip.
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1 Book your flights to Thailand
Depending on your dates and flexibility you should be able to find flights from the UK to Bangkok for around £400 – £800 return per adult (economy class).
Here are some top tips for getting cheap flights to Thailand
- Book early if possible
- Avoid booking on weekends and evenings (if possible)
- Be flexible with travel dates (where possible)
- Be prepared for a long layover
- Be flexible about where you fly from
- Remember to budget for cost of getting to and from the airport
- Fly into Bangkok (overland travel in Thailand is cheap and convenient)
- Use Skyscanner and shop around
- Use Skyscanner price alerts
- Click no for all the sneaky charges and extras!
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2 Buy travel insurance
Don’t forget to purchase a travel insurance policy for your trip. Don’t skip this one out even if you are on a tight budget. Cheap policies for a 2 week trip to Thailand start at around £30. Look for a policy that offers at least £1,000,000 cover for emergency medical expenses. Make sure that your policy includes medical repatriation. This means your insurance company will help you get home if you have an accident.
Also make sure that your policy includes all of the activities and destinations that you plan for your trip. Insurance policies may cover additional things such as delays, cancellation, lost baggage and so on. We recommend looking at the overall benefits and the excess on your policy to decide which travel insurance policy is best. Most travel insurance policies will not cover you if you travel to destinations which are against the recommendations of your country.
3 Find some awesome accommodation
Find an amazing place to stay in Thailand. TOP TIP: Book early with a FREE cancellation policy. If you find somewhere better later or change your plans, cancel your booking (take note of the cancellation deadline for your hotel to avoid being charged).
Khaosan road is a great landing pad in Bangkok for budget accommodation. Don’t miss our guide to the best budget hotels in Khaosan road
4 Work out your daily budget
Average prices in Thailand
To help you estimate the cost of a Thailand trip here is an example of some prices in Thailand. These prices are a rough estimate to give you a feel for typical prices.
| Low budget | Medium budget | High budget | |
| Food and Drinks | £1 – £2 per dish -cheap street food | £3 – £5 per dish in restaurants, cafes and markets | £5 – £20 per dish. Upmarket restaurants |
| Transport | Local buses for £0.5 and Bike rental for £3 | £1 – £5 for a taxis using the Grab or Bolt taxi app | £20 per day for car rental. Private drivers £50 per day |
| Accomodation | £5 – £10 Cheap hostels and guest houses | £20 – £50 Mid range hotels generally cost | £100 – £600 per night. Luxury hotels and villas |
| Activities | Many activities are free or very cheap | £20 – £100 per trip. Consider some trips and tours. Book locally. | £100 – £200 Pre-book trips or book through your hotel |
| Shopping | £1 – £10 per item Shop in markets and local shops | £10 – £30 Shop in malls and brand name stores | £30 – £50 per itemShop in prestigious shops |
Daily expenses – Low budget
Here are some ways to lower the cost of a Thailand trip: Eat cheap local street food. Most dishes start at around 50 baht (around £1). For around 100 baht you can get good local food in most places (e.g. Tom Yam, Green curry, Yellow curry and more). Shop around for accommodation. Thailand has a good range of basic budget accommodation starting at around 250 baht per night (around £5). This should get you a fairly basic fan room – possibly shared bathroom. In terms of activities, local for amazing free experiences. If you do book tours or trips go as local as possible, shop around and be willing to barter. Consider bike rental or using public transport to get around. For longer journeys consider a night bus or sleeper train.
If you are on a low budget here is an idea of the daily cost of a Thailand trip.
| Summary | Rough price | |
| Food and drinks | Eating street food, snacks from seven eleven. Using road side water fillers. | £5 – £10 per day |
| Accomodation | Budget hostels and dorms. Barter for the best deals. Use the filter on Booking.com and Agoda to find the best price. | £10 per night |
| Activities | Pick cheap or free activities (there is a lot of great free attractions in Thailand) | £5 per day on average |
| Transport | Use bike rental, bicycles, local bus or walk. Use long distance buses or trains. | £5 per day on average |
| TOTAL | £30 |
TOP TIP: If you are traveling as a couple of family this cost will be lower. You can share the accommodation cost, some transport costs, and also share some activity costs. Kids under 12 are often allowed to do stuff for FREE in Thailand.
Daily expenses – Mid budget
In Thailand a mid budget will go a long way. Being on a mid-budget in Thailand looks like relaxing and having a good time! On a mid budget you shouldn’t really need to hunt around too much for cheap food and accommodation. Most things will fit comfortably in your budget range. Use taxi apps (Grab or Bolt) to book cheap taxis. Enjoy local food and international food. Get a nice hotel in a lovely location and don’t spend ages sweating it.
| Summary | Rough price | |
| Food and drinks | Spending freely on food. Mix it up with cheap tasty local street food and some nice restaurants too. Relax and enjoy nice drinks and treats. | £20 per day |
| Accomodation | Nice hotels in great locations. If you’re on a mid range budget there will be an abundance of hotels. You shouldn’t need to spend ages shopping around for the best deals. Just look for places in a good location and with strong reviews. | £50 per night |
| Activities | So this is just an average. Activity budget really depends on what you want to do. If possible book trips and tours locally. Many trips and tours in Thailand cost £50 – £150. | £15 per day |
| Transport | Use taxis apps – most journeys cost 50 baht – 100 baht. Consider a car rental for a few days if you have several long trips (this normally starts at 700 – 1,000 baht per day). For longer journeys check out the sleeper train. | £15 per day |
| TOTAL | £100 |
Daily expenses – High budget
If you’re doing Thailand in style you will be surprised how far your money can go. A high budget in Thailand opens the door to luxurious resorts and private villas. Enjoy premium spas and massages. Relax to lovely drinks with ocean views. Fine dine in luxurious restaurants and enjoy international cuisine. If you plan to take tours and trips don’t waste time booking or bartering – just ask your resort to organize it. Use a rental car to get around or hire a private driver. For longer journeys consider domestic flights – or if you have more time check out the sleeper trains. They are a lot of fun and a greener option. Enjoy your trip – Thailand is a great place to have a bigger budget.
| Summary | Rough price | |
| Food and drinks | Eat at high end restaurants – international cuisine in premium locations. Including eating in your resort and enjoying some nice drinks. | £50 |
| Accomodation | You can stay in nice luxury 5 star resorts for £200 per night. You can even find villas with private pools for these prices. | £200 |
| Activities | Book some amazing tours through your hotel or resort and tip generously. Remember this is a daily average. Some days you may just chill out. Other days consider a private island hopping tour or guided trek. | £50 |
| Transport | Rent a nicer car or hire a driver for a day. If you’re traveling further, take an internal domestic flight. | £50 |
| TOTAL | £350 |
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SUMMARY – what is the cost of a Thailand trip?
The cost of a Thailand trip depends massively on your ability to get hold of some good price flights. If you’re travelling on a budget this is likely to be your biggest expense – so get flights as cheaply as possible.
A Thailand trip is likely to cost a solo traveler around £600 if you’re on a low budget, around £2,000 if you’re on a mid range budget and £6,000 for a luxurious holiday.
If you are traveling as a couple or family, the cost per person is reduced because you can share things like accomodation, taxis, car rentals and some tours. So yeah, it is more expensive traveling as a family overall – but the cost per person is lower.
However you travel Thailand – it is VERY likely you will have an amazing time. Thialand really is a special country.
