The average price of a 7-day trip to Golden Triangle is $374 for a solo traveler, $672 for a couple, and $1,259 for a family of 4. Golden Triangle hotels range from $13 to $95 per night with an average of $32, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) are between $40 and $74 per person for economy flights and $126 to $232 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $17 to $35 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 Golden Triangle, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SZB and stay in a Golden Triangle hotel:
- February 5th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- May 28th to July 8th
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Golden Triangle is usually early July.
Average Golden Triangle Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Golden Triangle for a week is $276-$583($39-$83 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $43 to $62 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $32 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $38 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Golden Triangle for a week is $432-$914($62-$131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $86 to $124 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $32 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $38 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Golden Triangle for a week is $876-$1,672($125-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $172 to $248 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $64 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $61 to $74 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Golden Triangle
How cheap can you make a vacation to Golden Triangle? The cheapest trip to Golden Triangle is about $24 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% 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 $11.
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 Golden Triangle for a week is $165-$407($24-$58 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $15 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $43 to $62 for economy
Lodging: $11 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 Golden Triangle for a week is $264-$574($38-$82 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $30 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $86 to $124 for economy
Lodging: $11 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 Golden Triangle for a week is $528-$1,052($75-$150 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $60 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $172 to $248 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Golden Triangle cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Golden Triangle Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Golden Triangle.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Golden Triangle for a week is $695-$4,068($99-$581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $111 to $158 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $95 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Golden Triangle for a week is $1,030-$4,716($147-$674 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $222 to $316 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $95 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Golden Triangle for a week is $2,060-$7,380($294-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $632 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $190 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Golden Triangle Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Golden Triangle is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Golden Triangle 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.
Golden Triangle 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 Golden Triangle 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Golden Triangle.
Flight Costs to Golden Triangle
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $74 average in early August to a low of $40 in early July. Median flight price is $51. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Golden Triangle our data includes 44 originating airports, and 4 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Golden Triangle from an airport like Kerteh (KTE) in Kerteh (Malaysia) for an average $110 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) in Kota Bharu (Malaysia) at an average of just $45.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Golden Triangle, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $34, 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 Golden Triangle can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $232 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.