The average price of a 7-day trip to Chiang Rai is $1,018 for a solo traveler, $1,828 for a couple, and $3,428 for a family of 4. Chiang Rai hotels range from $17 to $66 per night with an average of $24, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) are between $723 and $1,341 per person for economy flights and $2,269 to $4,208 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $13 to $25 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Chiang Rai, TH

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CEI and stay in a Chiang Rai hotel:

  • January 8th to March 18th
  • August 13th to December 9th (except the week of October 29th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chiang Rai is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Chiang Rai Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $593-$1,515($85-$216 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $388 to $1,100 for economy

Lodging: $19 to $27 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $1,742-$3,272($249-$467 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $776 to $2,200 for economy

Lodging: $19 to $27 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $2,144-$5,436($306-$777 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,552 to $4,400 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $54 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $48 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Chiang Rai

How cheap can you make a vacation to Chiang Rai? The cheapest trip to Chiang Rai is about $74 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 30% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $14.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $521-$1,438($74-$205 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $7 to $14 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $388 to $1,100 for economy

Lodging: $14 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $958-$2,636($137-$377 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $776 to $2,200 for economy

Lodging: $14 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $1,916-$5,128($274-$733 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,552 to $4,400 for economy

Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Chiang Rai cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Chiang Rai Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chiang Rai.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $1,594-$6,714($228-$959 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,145 to $2,871 for first class

Lodging: $48 to $66 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $2,900-$9,900($414-$1,414 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,290 to $5,742 for first class

Lodging: $48 to $66 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chiang Rai for a week is $5,800-$18,390($829-$2,627 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,580 to $11,484 for first class

Lodging: $96 to $132 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $420 to $941 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Chiang Rai Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Chiang Rai is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chiang Rai due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Chiang Rai Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Chiang Rai hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Chiang Rai.

 

Flight Costs to Chiang Rai

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,341 average in mid December to a low of $723 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $940. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chiang Rai our data includes 30 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chiang Rai from an airport like Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) in Baltimore, MD (the United States) for an average $4,161 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Don Mueang International (DMK) in Bangkok (Thailand) at an average of just $53.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Chiang Rai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $617, so you can easily save about 85% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Chiang Rai can easily cost $110 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $7 per person. Private tours can cost $217 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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