Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Thailand
Thailand costs USD 80–130 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Thailand's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to Thailand
- 1
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam runs about 24% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 24% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 2
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa runs about 26% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 26% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 3
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania runs about 24% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 24% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 4
Laos
LaosLaos runs about 40% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 45–80 per person per day
- 40% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 5
Cambodia
CambodiaCambodia runs about 31% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 50–95 per person per day
- 31% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 6
Georgia
GeorgiaGeorgia runs about 14% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 65–115 per person per day
- 14% cheaper per day
- Best May and June
- 7
Nepal
NepalNepal runs about 14% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 60–120 per person per day
- 14% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 8
India Golden Triangle
IndiaIndia Golden Triangle runs about 19% cheaper per day on the ground than Thailand.
- USD 60–110 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best October to February