The average price of a 7-day trip to Mae Hong Son is $845 for a solo traveler, $1,518 for a couple, and $2,845 for a family of 4. Mae Hong Son hotels range from $12 to $96 per night with an average of $37, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) are between $418 and $1,018 per person for economy flights and $1,312 to $3,194 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $13 to $27 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 Mae Hong Son, TH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HGN and stay in a Mae Hong Son hotel:
- February 26th to May 20th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of November 5th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mae Hong Son is usually late August to early September.
Average Mae Hong Son Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mae Hong Son for a week is $421-$1,315($60-$188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $252 to $886 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $21 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 Mae Hong Son for a week is $1,096-$2,654($157-$379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $504 to $1,772 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $21 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 Mae Hong Son for a week is $1,528-$4,684($218-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,008 to $3,544 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $42 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $48 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mae Hong Son
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mae Hong Son? The cheapest trip to Mae Hong Son is about $53 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 20% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 Mae Hong Son for a week is $374-$1,598($53-$228 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $252 to $886 for economy
Lodging: $11 to $12 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mae Hong Son for a week is $682-$2,596($97-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $504 to $1,772 for economy
Lodging: $11 to $12 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mae Hong Son for a week is $1,364-$4,832($195-$690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,008 to $3,544 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $24 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Mae Hong Son cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mae Hong Son Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mae Hong Son.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mae Hong Son for a week is $1,201-$5,210($172-$744 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $731 to $1,843 for first class
Lodging: $48 to $96 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mae Hong Son for a week is $2,114-$7,396($302-$1,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,462 to $3,686 for first class
Lodging: $48 to $96 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mae Hong Son for a week is $4,228-$12,980($604-$1,854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,924 to $7,372 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $192 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $706 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mae Hong Son Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mae Hong Son is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mae Hong Son 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.
Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son.
Flight Costs to Mae Hong Son
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,018 average in late December to a low of $418 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $631. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mae Hong Son our data includes 4 originating airports, and 15 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mae Hong Son from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $1,155 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chiang Mai International (CNX) in Chiang Mai (Thailand) at an average of just $85.
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 Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mae Hong Son, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $600, so you can easily save about 144% 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 Mae Hong Son can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $240 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.