The average price of a 7-day trip to Phayao is $1,084 for a solo traveler, $1,947 for a couple, and $3,650 for a family of 4. Phayao hotels range from $25 to $114 per night with an average of $44, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $460 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 $15 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 Phayao, TH

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CEI and stay in a Phayao 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 Phayao is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Phayao Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Phayao for a week is $649-$1,597($93-$228 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $388 to $1,100 for economy

Lodging: $32 to $42 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Phayao for a week is $1,812-$3,424($259-$489 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $776 to $2,200 for economy

Lodging: $32 to $42 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $26 to $32 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Phayao for a week is $2,224-$5,884($318-$841 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,552 to $4,400 for economy

Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $42 to $51 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Phayao

How cheap can you make a vacation to Phayao? The cheapest trip to Phayao is about $82 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 32% 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 $22.

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 Phayao for a week is $571-$1,593($82-$228 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $388 to $1,100 for economy

Lodging: $22 to $25 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 Phayao for a week is $1,022-$2,826($146-$404 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $776 to $2,200 for economy

Lodging: $22 to $25 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 Phayao for a week is $1,996-$5,472($285-$782 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,552 to $4,400 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Phayao cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Phayao Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Phayao.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Phayao for a week is $1,565-$8,608($224-$1,230 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,005 to $2,343 for first class

Lodging: $56 to $114 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Phayao for a week is $2,794-$11,420($399-$1,631 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,010 to $4,686 for first class

Lodging: $56 to $114 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Phayao for a week is $5,588-$19,360($798-$2,766 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,020 to $9,372 for first class

Lodging: $112 to $228 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $736 to $1,352 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Phayao Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Phayao is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Phayao due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Phayao 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Phayao 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Phayao.

 

Flight Costs to Phayao

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 Phayao our data includes 30 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Phayao 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Phayao, 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 Phayao can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $283 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.

 

 

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