The average price of a 7-day trip to Chiang Rak Yai is $543 for a solo traveler, $975 for a couple, and $1,828 for a family of 4. Chiang Rak Yai hotels range from $13 to $100 per night with an average of $25, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are between $138 and $294 per person for economy flights and $433 to $923 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $14 to $38 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 Rak Yai, TH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DMK and stay in a Chiang Rak Yai hotel:
- February 5th to March 25th
- August 13th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chiang Rak Yai is usually late August to early September.
Average Chiang Rak Yai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chiang Rak Yai for a week is $309-$867($44-$124 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $91 to $265 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $32 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chiang Rak Yai for a week is $592-$1,456($85-$208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $182 to $530 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $32 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chiang Rak Yai for a week is $996-$2,628($142-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $1,060 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $64 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chiang Rak Yai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chiang Rak Yai? The cheapest trip to Chiang Rak Yai is about $31 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 18% 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 $12.
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 Rak Yai for a week is $219-$624($31-$89 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $17 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $91 to $265 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $13 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 Rak Yai for a week is $366-$1,008($52-$144 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $34 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $182 to $530 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $13 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 Rak Yai for a week is $732-$1,872($105-$267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $68 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $1,060 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $26 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Chiang Rak Yai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chiang Rak Yai 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 Rak Yai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chiang Rak Yai for a week is $717-$4,470($102-$639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $214 to $726 for first class
Lodging: $50 to $100 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chiang Rak Yai for a week is $1,134-$5,700($162-$814 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $428 to $1,452 for first class
Lodging: $50 to $100 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chiang Rak Yai for a week is $2,268-$9,456($324-$1,351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $2,904 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $200 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chiang Rak Yai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chiang Rak Yai is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chiang Rak Yai 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 Rak Yai 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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Prices are based on Chiang Rak Yai 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Chiang Rak Yai.
Flight Costs to Chiang Rak Yai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $294 average in late January to a low of $138 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $160. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chiang Rak Yai our data includes 220 originating airports, and 122 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chiang Rak Yai from an airport like Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Seattle, WA (the United States) for an average $1,588 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Udon Thani (UTH) in Udon Thani (Thailand) at an average of just $44.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Rak Yai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $156, so you can easily save about 113% 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 Rak Yai can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $249 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.