Is Chiang Mai expensive?
An 8-day trip to Chiang Mai costs about $3,549 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,775 each, or $444 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $2,877; done well, about $4,818. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Thailand · mountains · food · culture · nature
8 days · 2 adults · October · 8,041 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (60 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,198 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $119 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $192 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $144 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,877 |
| likely $2,532–$3,222 · $1,438 per person · $360 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,198 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $327 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $400 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $320 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,549 |
| likely $3,123–$3,975 · $1,775 per person · $444 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,198 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $684 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $800 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $352 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $640 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,818 |
| likely $4,240–$5,396 · $2,409 per person · $602 per day · high confidence | |
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