The average price of a 7-day trip to Vientiane is $365 for a solo traveler, $656 for a couple, and $1,229 for a family of 4. Vientiane hotels range from $12 to $79 per night with an average of $35, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Udon Thani Airport (UTH) are between $68 and $127 per person for economy flights and $213 to $399 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $34 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 Vientiane, LA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to UTH and stay in a Vientiane hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th
  • August 13th to November 25th (except the week of October 8th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Vientiane is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Vientiane Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Vientiane for a week is $291-$552($42-$79 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $56 to $110 for economy

Lodging: $17 to $34 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $27 to $33 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Vientiane for a week is $504-$934($72-$133 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $112 to $220 for economy

Lodging: $17 to $34 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $27 to $33 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Vientiane for a week is $960-$1,800($137-$257 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $224 to $440 for economy

Lodging: $34 to $68 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $41 to $50 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Vientiane

How cheap can you make a vacation to Vientiane? The cheapest trip to Vientiane is about $25 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 30% 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 $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 Vientiane for a week is $178-$462($25-$66 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $56 to $110 for economy

Lodging: $11 to $12 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Vientiane for a week is $290-$684($41-$98 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $112 to $220 for economy

Lodging: $11 to $12 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Vientiane for a week is $580-$1,272($83-$182 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $224 to $440 for economy

Lodging: $22 to $24 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Vientiane cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Vientiane Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Vientiane for a week is $881-$3,557($126-$508 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $147 to $252 for first class

Lodging: $78 to $79 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $468 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Vientiane for a week is $1,294-$4,306($185-$615 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $294 to $504 for first class

Lodging: $78 to $79 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $468 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Vientiane for a week is $2,588-$6,926($370-$989 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $588 to $1,008 for first class

Lodging: $156 to $158 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $364 to $655 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Vientiane Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Vientiane is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Vientiane 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.

Vientiane 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 Vientiane 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 Vientiane.

 

Flight Costs to Vientiane

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $127 average in early to mid April to a low of $68 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $83. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Vientiane our data includes 13 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Vientiane from an airport like Phuket International (HKT) in Phuket (Thailand) for an average $114 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 $44.

 

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 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 Vientiane, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $59, so you can easily save about 86% 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 Vientiane can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $247 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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