The average price of a 7-day trip to Northeast Thailand is $594 for a solo traveler, $1,067 for a couple, and $2,000 for a family of 4. Northeast Thailand hotels range from $36 to $164 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Buri Ram Airport (BFV) are between $35 and $92 per person for economy flights and $110 to $289 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $64 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 Northeast Thailand, TH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFV and stay in a Northeast Thailand hotel:
- August 6th to September 23rd
- October 15th to March 25th (except the weeks of December 3rd, December 24th, January 29th and February 5th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northeast Thailand is usually mid February.
Average Northeast Thailand Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $484-$924($69-$132 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $46 to $80 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $676-$1,476($97-$211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $92 to $160 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $1,312-$2,832($187-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $184 to $320 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $76 to $99 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northeast Thailand
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northeast Thailand? The cheapest trip to Northeast Thailand is about $38 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $31.
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 Northeast Thailand for a week is $264-$629($38-$90 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $46 to $80 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $408-$898($58-$128 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $92 to $160 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $768-$1,652($110-$236 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $184 to $320 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Northeast Thailand cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northeast Thailand Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northeast Thailand.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $892-$5,080($127-$726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $105 to $194 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $1,298-$6,128($185-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $210 to $388 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northeast Thailand for a week is $2,596-$10,240($371-$1,463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $776 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $328 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northeast Thailand Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northeast Thailand is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northeast Thailand 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.
Northeast Thailand 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 Northeast Thailand 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 Northeast Thailand.
Flight Costs to Northeast Thailand
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $92 average in late December to a low of $35 in mid February. Median flight price is $49. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northeast Thailand our data includes 6 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northeast Thailand from an airport like Don Mueang International (DMK) in Bangkok (Thailand) for an average $56 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 $56.–>
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Northeast Thailand, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $57, so you can easily save about 162% 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 Northeast Thailand can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $408 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.