The average price of a 7-day trip to Mae Sai is $1,173 for a solo traveler, $2,107 for a couple, and $3,949 for a family of 4. Mae Sai hotels range from $19 to $101 per night with an average of $23, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $700 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 $18 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 Mae Sai, TH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CEI and stay in a Mae Sai 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 Mae Sai is usually mid to late September.
Average Mae Sai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mae Sai for a week is $646-$1,811($92-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $1,113 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $25 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mae Sai for a week is $1,830-$3,646($261-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $2,226 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $25 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mae Sai for a week is $2,320-$6,164($331-$881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $4,452 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $89 to $108 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mae Sai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mae Sai? The cheapest trip to Mae Sai is about $76 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 $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 $15.
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 Sai for a week is $534-$1,892($76-$270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $17 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $1,113 for economy
Lodging: $15 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mae Sai for a week is $978-$3,124($140-$446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $34 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $2,226 for economy
Lodging: $15 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mae Sai for a week is $1,956-$5,918($279-$845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $68 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $4,452 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $38 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Mae Sai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mae Sai 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 Sai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mae Sai for a week is $1,401-$11,508($200-$1,644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $877 to $2,604 for first class
Lodging: $50 to $101 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mae Sai for a week is $2,502-$14,616($357-$2,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,754 to $5,208 for first class
Lodging: $50 to $101 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mae Sai for a week is $5,004-$25,872($715-$3,696 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,508 to $10,416 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $980 to $2,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mae Sai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mae Sai is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mae Sai 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 Sai 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 Sai 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 Sai.
Flight Costs to Mae Sai
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 Mae Sai our data includes 30 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mae Sai 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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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 Mae Sai, 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 Mae Sai can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $251 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.