How much does a trip to Thailand cost?

A tailor-made Thailand holiday with travoHolidays starts from about US$1,439 per person for 7 nights and US$2,138 per person for 10 nights, based on two people sharing and excluding international flights. On top of that, budget for meals, optional excursions, temple and park tickets, and travel insurance. Entering Thailand itself is inexpensive for most visitors: many nationalities need no visa and the mandatory digital arrival card is free.

The figures below separate what we can quote with confidence, our own package prices and published official fees, from costs that genuinely vary with your choices. Prices are quoted in US dollars for packages and in Thai baht (THB), the local currency, for fees paid in Thailand.

Our Thailand package prices

These are travoHolidays package prices, November 2026. They are "from" prices per person, based on two sharing, land only, so international flights are not included. Final prices vary by travel date, hotel category and room type, and the busiest weeks of the cool season cost more.

The shorter itinerary pairs a few days in Bangkok with the limestone coast around Railay Beach, while the 10-night trip adds the temples and hills of the north before finishing on the Andaman coast. Both can be lengthened, upgraded or reshaped.

Official entry costs

Thailand's entry costs depend entirely on your nationality. From 15 September 2026, nationals of 60 countries and territories, including the UK, US, Australia, Japan and Singapore, can enter without a visa for tourism stays of up to 30 days, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. There is no fee for visa-exempt entry.

• Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): mandatory for all foreign visitors arriving by air, land or sea, and free of charge on the official portal, as of November 2026. Avoid lookalike sites that charge a fee.
• Visa on arrival: available to passport holders of Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia for a 15-day stay, with a fee of THB 2,000, as reported from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' September 2026 summary.
• Proof of funds: the UK government says immigration officers may ask to see at least THB 10,000 per person or THB 20,000 per family, as of October 2026. This is money you must hold, not a fee.
• Proposed tourist entry fee: the government has discussed a THB 300 fee for foreign tourists arriving by air. As of the latest official statements we found (May 2026), the method and amount had not been finalised, so it is not yet a cost to budget for.

Sightseeing and park fees

Most temples charge modest entry fees or none at all, but a few headline sights and national parks have set prices. The Grand Palace's official website lists a ticket of THB 500, sold daily from 8:30 to 15:30, which covers the palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has published a THB 300 adult entrance fee for Doi Inthanon National Park. Fees at other parks, including marine parks such as the Similan Islands, vary by park and are revised periodically.

Cost components at a glance

What drives the price of a Thailand holiday

• Season: the cool, dry months from November to February are high season, and Christmas to New Year is the most expensive period at beach resorts.
• Island choice: islands reached by boat or a short domestic flight, such as Koh Samui or the Phi Phi Islands, add transfer costs compared with resorts reachable by road.
• Hotel class: moving from comfortable four-star hotels to luxury beach villas usually has the biggest effect on the total.
• Number of regions: every extra region means another internal flight or long transfer.
• Private versus shared touring: private guides and drivers cost more but give you control over timings.

How to save on a Thailand trip

• Travel in the shoulder months: late April to June and September to October often bring lower hotel rates. See our month-by-month Thailand guide to pick the right coast.
• Choose two regions rather than four: a Bangkok and beach combination keeps internal travel costs down.
• Mix hotel levels: stay somewhere simpler in Bangkok, where you will be out sightseeing, and spend more on the beach.
• Use the visa-free allowance wisely: if your nationality qualifies, keep your stay within the permitted days to avoid extension fees.
• Eat locally: markets and family-run restaurants are part of the experience and cost a fraction of hotel dining.

Paying in Thai baht is usually cheapest; cards are widely accepted in cities and resorts, but carry some cash for markets, taxis and small temples. The UK government advises using ATMs inside banks to reduce the risk of card skimming. If this is your first time, read our first-timer's guide to Thailand for practical tips.

Want an exact price for your dates and hotel style? Send us your trip details and a specialist will cost it out, or request a fully custom itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

1. Tourism Authority of Thailand — New 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September
2. Thailand.go.th — Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
3. GOV.UK — Thailand travel advice: entry requirements
4. The Royal Grand Palace — Visitor information
5. Tourism Authority of Thailand — Doi Inthanon National Park
6. The Nation Thailand — Tourist fee collection still being decided (May 2026)
7. VisasNews — Thailand's new visa exemption rules from 15 September 2026