Vientiane
Laos · culture · city · history
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,949 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (30 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Laos's typical prices adjusted for Vientiane, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,186 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $119 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $176 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $144 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $40 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,841 |
| likely $1,932–$3,750 · $1,420 per person · $355 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,186 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $321 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $368 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $320 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $40 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,491 |
| likely $2,374–$4,609 · $1,746 per person · $436 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,186 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $714 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $752 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $368 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $656 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $40 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,812 |
| likely $3,272–$6,352 · $2,406 per person · $602 per day · modelled confidence | |