The average price of a 7-day trip to Lai Chau is $621 for a solo traveler, $1,115 for a couple, and $2,091 for a family of 4. Lai Chau hotels range from $13 to $123 per night with an average of $26, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) are between $121 and $151 per person for economy flights and $380 to $474 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $20 to $39 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 Lai Chau, VN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DIN and stay in a Lai Chau hotel:
- July 16th to May 13th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lai Chau is usually early to mid October.
Average Lai Chau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lai Chau for a week is $434-$980($62-$140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $132 to $131 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lai Chau for a week is $684-$1,424($98-$203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $264 to $262 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lai Chau for a week is $1,412-$2,420($202-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $528 to $524 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $106 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lai Chau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lai Chau? The cheapest trip to Lai Chau is about $37 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 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 $10.
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 Lai Chau for a week is $262-$1,471($37-$210 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $132 to $131 for economy
Lodging: $10 to $13 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lai Chau for a week is $464-$1,742($66-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $264 to $262 for economy
Lodging: $10 to $13 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lai Chau for a week is $928-$3,004($133-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $528 to $524 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $26 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Lai Chau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lai Chau Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lai Chau.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lai Chau for a week is $949-$4,650($136-$664 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $331 to $292 for first class
Lodging: $61 to $123 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lai Chau for a week is $1,532-$5,460($219-$780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $662 to $584 for first class
Lodging: $61 to $123 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lai Chau for a week is $3,064-$8,616($438-$1,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,324 to $1,168 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $246 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $896 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lai Chau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lai Chau is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lai Chau 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.
Lai Chau 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 Lai Chau 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Lai Chau.
Flight Costs to Lai Chau
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $151 average in early to mid July to a low of $121 in early to mid October. Median flight price is $150. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lai Chau our data includes 2 originating airports, and 6 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lai Chau from an airport like Noibai International (HAN) in Hanoi (Vietnam) for an average $143 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Noibai International (HAN) in Hanoi (Vietnam) at an average of just $143.–>
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lai Chau, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $30, so you can easily save about 25% 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 Lai Chau can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $305 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.