A 6-day Thailand trip from India costs about INR 25,000 to 50,000 per person on a budget and INR 55,000 to 95,000 mid-range in 2026, with flights INR 8,000-20,000 one-way, hotels INR 1,200-3,000 mid-range and street meals INR 100-300.
Cover image: A busy street market in Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok), Thailand with food stalls and shoppers — photo by burrito estupendo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
How much does a trip to Thailand cost from India in 2026? For a 5 to 7-day holiday, budget travellers spend about INR 25,000 to 50,000 per person all in, mid-range travellers about INR 55,000 to 95,000 per person, and a couple on a mid-range 6-day trip totals about INR 80,000 to 1,50,000 sharing a room. The biggest swings are flights, which list at INR 8,000 to 20,000 for a one-way economy ticket from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or Chennai on AirAsia, Scoot or IndiGo when booked early, and hotels, which range from INR 300 to 800 for hostels, INR 1,200 to 3,000 for mid-range hotels and INR 5,000 to 7,000-plus for luxury resorts. Your daily food, transport and sightseeing budget then sits near INR 400 to 800 for budget street-food days, INR 1,000 to 2,500 for mid-range dining plus tours, before visas and travel insurance.
What does a Thailand trip from India cost in 2026?
Thailand remains one of the cheapest overseas trips for Indians because the flight is short, the baht trades near a stable range against the rupee, and street food keeps daily spend low. Current Indian travel blogs that track these prices in 2026 converge on three bands:
- Budget (hostels, street food, public transport): INR 25,000 to 50,000 per person for 5 to 7 days including flights, stay, food, local transport and basic sightseeing. This assumes a low fare and sharing costs where possible.
- Mid-range (3-star hotels or boutique guesthouses, casual restaurants, one or two paid tours): INR 55,000 to 95,000 per person for six days, or INR 80,000 to 1,50,000 for two sharing a room for 6 to 7 days when you add INR 2,000 to 4,000 per day for the couple for food, local transport and sightseeing.
- Luxury (5-star, beachfront villas, private drivers and daily tours): INR 1,20,000 per person and up for a week, driven by rooms from INR 7,000 per night and dining at INR 1,000 to 2,500 per day.
These are on-the-ground costs in Thailand, international travel insurance and shopping are extra. For visa context before you add the visa line, see do I need a visa for Thailand from India which explains the current 30-day visa-not-required rule and the 30-day extension fee of THB 1,900 if you stay longer, and Thailand visa-free 30 days update for the latest period. If you are weighing Thailand against Bali for the same leave, Bali trip cost from India 2026 uses comparable bands.
What is the cost breakdown by category?
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Notes for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights from India (economy) | INR 8,000-12,000 one-way if booked early, INR 20,000-35,000 per couple round-trip | INR 15,000-20,000 one-way, INR 35,000-50,000 per couple round-trip | AirAsia, Scoot, IndiGo dominate low fares from DEL/BOM/BLR/MAA; round-trip lists overlap one-way picks depending on season |
| Hotels per night for two | INR 300-800 hostels, INR 1,500-3,000 budget double | INR 1,200-3,000, INR 5,000+ for luxury, INR 7,000+ beachfront villa | Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok), Pattaya, Phuket and Krabi share similar city tiers; Phuket and Koh Samui peak Dec-Feb |
| Food and drink per day | INR 100-300 per street meal, INR 400-800 per day total | INR 500-1,000 per day casual, INR 1,000-2,500 upscale dining | Pad thai or mango sticky rice near INR 120-180 on the street, mid-range restaurant mains INR 350-600 |
| Local transport | BTS/MRT from about INR 20 per ride, scooter INR 300-600 per day | Taxis via Grab, island ferries INR 600-1,200 | Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok) BTS/MRT is cheaper than taxis; Phuket taxis carry a tourist premium |
| Sightseeing and activities | Temples INR 100-500, beach days free | Island tours INR 1,000-3,500 per day, diving higher | Grand Palace, Phi Phi and James Bond tours cluster at the mid band |
| Visa and entry | No visa fee for 30-day visa-not-required, TDAC filing free | THB 1,900 extension if you extend 30 more days at immigration | See visa guide for TDAC within 72 hours before arrival |
The Chalotravellers budget guide which tracks these figures for Indian travellers in 2026 notes the same city set for its hotel bands and the same BTS and scooter price points, so the table above mirrors live market levels rather than old guidebook averages. Exchange rates move, but the band structure has been stable since late 2025.
What will a 6-day itinerary cost for one and for two?
Two worked examples help translate the table into a trip total, assuming early flight booking and December to February shoulder rather than New Year peak:
- Solo budget, 6 days, Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok) to Phuket: Flights INR 18,000 return at a low fare, 5 nights hostels or budget doubles at INR 900 average equals INR 4,500, 6 days food at INR 600 equals INR 3,600, local transport and 2 tours INR 5,000, plus misc INR 1,500. Total about INR 32,600 per person, within the INR 25,000 to 50,000 band.
- Couple mid-range, 6 days, sharing: Flights INR 32,000 for two return, 5 nights at INR 2,200 average equals INR 11,000, food for two at INR 1,800 per day equals INR 10,800, ferries and tours INR 12,000, visas nil but extension not needed, extras INR 4,000. Total about INR 69,800 for two, squarely inside the INR 80,000 to 1,50,000 guide for 6 to 7 days when you allow a slightly higher food or hotel tier.
For families adding a child, the mid-range hotel spend often stays inside the INR 1,200 to 3,000 room band with an extra bed fee of INR 700 to 1,200, so a 2-adult 1-child room night near INR 2,800 to 3,800 is realistic outside peak. Solo travellers who prefer private rooms rather than dorms should budget at the budget-double rather than hostel rate.
How to save on a Thailand trip from India
Four levers move the total more than any hack:
- Book flights 4 to 8 weeks out from India outside festivals: Fares spike over Diwali, Christmas and New Year. May, June and September often show the lowest Delhi to Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok) levels.
- Base in one or two hubs: Combining Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok) and one island (Phuket or Krabi or Samui) saves inter-island flights. A Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok) to Phuket low-cost flight can cost more than a day's hotel for two.
- Eat where locals eat: At INR 100 to 300 for street dishes versus INR 500 to 1,000 in casual restaurants, shifting even one meal a day to street food saves INR 1,400 to 4,900 on a 6-day trip.
- Choose mid-November to early December or June to August for hotels: Rates can be up to 50 percent below the late December to February peak, per best time to visit Thailand from India which maps shoulder months to rain and crowd levels.
Carry a mix of cash and cards. Thailand's ATMs charge about THB 220 per withdrawal, so fewer large withdrawals cost less than many small ones, and street vendors are cash only. If you extend beyond 30 days, add THB 1,900 per person for the immigration extension.
Frequently asked questions
How much money should I carry daily in Thailand from India?
Budget travellers manage on INR 800 to 1,500 per day for food, local transport and basic sightseeing after flights and hotels are paid. Mid-range comfort is INR 2,000 to 4,000 per day for a couple for the same items. Carry small baht notes for street stalls where INR 100 to 300 meals are cash only.
Is Thailand cheaper than Bali for Indians?
For Indians, Thailand is often slightly cheaper on flights and similar on hotels at the INR 1,200 to 3,000 mid-range band, with cheaper street food than Bali's mid-range warung prices. Compare both with our Bali trip cost from India and pick your island by season, Thailand favours the Indian winter break, Bali favours summer.
Do Indians need a visa fee for Thailand in 2026?
No fee for the initial 30-day visa-not-required entry, and the TDAC arrival card is free. Only if you extend for another 30 days at immigration do you pay THB 1,900 per person.
What is the cheapest time to visit Thailand from India?
June to August and late September to October see hotel rates up to 50 percent below the December to February peak and often lower flights from India outside Diwali and New Year, but September is the wettest month on Phuket and in Bangkok (new attractions in Bangkok).
Sources
- Chalotravellers — Thailand Trip Cost from India (flights INR 8k-20k, hostels INR 300-800, hotels INR 1,200-3k, luxury INR 5k-7k+, street meals INR 100-300, daily food INR 400-2,500, transport INR 20 per ride, scooter INR 300-600, tours INR 1k-3.5k, totals INR 25k-50k pp and INR 80k-1.5 lakh for two)
- Thailand Highlights — Best Time to Visit Thailand (seasonal price notes, hotels drop up to 50% low season)
- Wikipedia — Visa policy of Thailand (30-day visa-not-required for Indians, extension fee)
