Quick Answer

Backpackers manage on around 800–1,750 THB ($24–52) per day covering a dorm bed, street food, and local transport. Mid-range travelers should budget around $50–100 a day for a private room, restaurant meals, and the odd taxi or tour. Comfort travelers spend $100 and up per day, before international flights.

Read the full guide: Thailand Travel Budget: Cost Per Day (2026)

Is Thailand expensive to visit in 2026?

No — Thailand remains one of Southeast Asia’s best-value destinations. Street food runs 50–150 THB a plate, budget hotel rooms cost $24–45 a night depending on the city, and local transport is a few dollars a day. The real cost drivers are international flights, upscale hotels, and island boat tours, not day-to-day spending.

How much does 10 days in Thailand cost?

A mid-range 10-day trip covering Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket runs roughly $700–1,400 per person on the ground, excluding international flights: about $400–700 for hotels, $150–300 for food, $100–250 for domestic flights and transport, and $50–150 for attractions and tours. Backpackers can do the same 10 days for $350–600.