How Much Does It Cost to Visit Chiang Mai?
Average daily budget: $800-1500
What Chiang Mai costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 4-6 days. Local currency: THB (Thai Baht).
Daily budget by travel style
Budget$20-40/day
Mid-range$60-120/day
Luxury$200+/day
Khao soi: 50-80 THB ($1.50-2.50). Cooking class: 800-1500 THB ($22-42). Temple entry: free to 40 THB. Doi Suthep songthaew: 60 THB round trip.
Where to stay, by price level
Old City (inside moat)$-$$
Temples on every corner, walkable, guesthouses and boutique hotels
Nimman (west of old city)$$
Trendy, cafes, co-working, younger crowd, slightly pricier
Riverside (Charoen Rat)$
Quieter, local restaurants, riverside walks, good value