How much does it cost to travel to Thailand? The latest cost analysis in 2024
In recent years, Thailand has become a popular destination due to its cost-effective travel experience. Whether you are a backpacker with a limited budget or a tourist looking for a comfortable vacation, you can find something that suits you. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the cost of traveling to Thailand from multiple dimensions such as visas, air tickets, accommodation, restaurants, attractions, etc., and attach structured data for reference.
According to recent user feedback from major travel platforms (Ctrip, Fliggy, Xiaohongshu, etc.), the per capita spending on travel in Thailand can be divided into three categories:

| Budget type | Cost per person (7 days and 6 nights) | What's covered |
|---|---|---|
| Economical | 3000-5000 yuan | Low-cost airlines, hostels/budget hotels, public transportation, street food |
| Comfortable | 6000-9000 yuan | Direct flights, mid-range hotels, some chartered cars, internet celebrity restaurants |
| Deluxe | More than 12,000 yuan | Business class, five-star hotel, private tour guide, high-end experience |
1. Visa fees
In 2024, Thailand will implement a phased visa-free policy for Chinese tourists (until November 11, 2024), but please note:
2. Air ticket prices
| Departure city | Economy class round trip (tax included) | Floating in peak season |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai/Beijing/Guangzhou | 1500-2500 yuan | Increase by 50% during Spring Festival/National Day |
| Chengdu/Hangzhou | 1800-3000 yuan | Fewer direct flights |
3. Accommodation fee (per night)
| Type | Bangkok/Chiang Mai | Phuket/Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Youth hostel beds | 50-100 yuan | 80-150 yuan |
| Budget hotel | 200-400 yuan | 300-600 yuan |
| five star hotel | 800-2000 yuan | 1200-3000 yuan |
According to the measured data of Xiaohongshu users, the average daily consumption in popular cities has obvious differences:
| city | Catering (per capita/day) | Transportation (average daily) | Attraction tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| bangkok | 60-150 yuan | 30-50 yuan | Grand Palace 500 baht |
| Chiang Mai | 40-100 yuan | 20-40 yuan | Temple free |
| Phuket | 100-200 yuan | 80-150 yuan | PP island tour starts from 800 baht |
1.air tickets: Book 2-3 months in advance and pay attention to AirAsia/Lion Air promotions (recently there is a one-way special price of 399 yuan including tax)
2.Accommodation: Compare prices through Agoda, and new users can get up to 15% off on their first order.
3.Catering: Choose local night markets (such as Ratchada Train Night Market in Bangkok)
4.transportation: Bangkok recommends buying a BTS one-day ticket (140 baht for unlimited trips)
Conclusion:Traveling in Thailand can be frugal, so it is recommended to flexibly adjust your budget according to the seasons. The recent exchange rate of Thai baht is about 1:5 (1 yuan = 5 baht). It can be more cost-effective to exchange it through SuperRich before consumption.
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