Is Bangkok Expensive?

Is Bangkok expensive to visit?

Bangkok is a fairly affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $76. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs, comparable to places like Bali and Beijing.

The Grande Palace of Bangkok, Thailand

How expensive is Bangkok?

The average cost of traveling to Bangkok can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $76 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Bangkok here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Bangkok?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Bangkok will cost around $228 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $455.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Bangkok?

On average, a one week trip to Bangkok costs about $531 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,063.

Bangkok, Thailand

Is it expensive to backpack in Bangkok?

With more than 180 hostels around town, Bangkok is a very popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost around $12 per night. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $0 and the most expensive rooms costing about $30. (See hostel prices in Bangkok here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Bangkok.

• $10 for a dorm bed at NapPark Hostel at Khao San
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• $13 for a dorm bed at Mad Monkey Bangkok
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• $12 for a dorm bed at BED STATION Hostel Ratchthewi
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Are hotels expensive in Bangkok?

Hotel prices in Bangkok are somewhat more affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $25 per night for a room on average. There are around 92 five star hotels in the city and they average $91 per night. Three star hotels average $25 a night and two star hotels average $15 per night.

The Marble Palace, Bangkok

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Bangkok?

Activities and things to do in Bangkok can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $16 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $18.

• Top 3 Bangkok Temples Private Tour [Wat Pho-UNESCO & AR]: $106
• Bangkok Night Tour: Food, Temple & Tuk Tuk: $63
• Bangkok Floating Markets and Boat Tour: $65
• Bangkok Day Tour: Food, Temple & Tuk-Tuk: $80
• 'Sunset Cruise' Canal Boat Tour - Fully guided 3hrs: $74
• Bangkok Private Customizable Tour with Guide: $113
• Unseen Bangkok Tour with Detective Game - The Lady of Kudichin: $64
• Famous Temples, Street Art, and Chinatown Tour in Bangkok: $85

Is food expensive in Bangkok?

Food in Bangkok can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $18 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $17. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Private 6-Hour Thai Cooking Class With Boat Ride, Market Tour & Lunch or Dinner: $148
• Private Customizable Thai Cooking Class: $71
• Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Local Market Tour: $45
• Private Thai Home Cooking Lesson (since 2004): $78
• Thai Cooking Class: $44
• Thai Cooking Class at Tingly Thai Cooking School in Bangkok: $33

Is transportation expensive in Bangkok?

Local transportation in Bangkok can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $6 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $12. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

Bangkok, Thailand

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.