Planning Bangkok and wondering what it really costs? Here's an honest 2026 breakdown — flights, hotels, daily spending, and a realistic one-week total — plus when to go for the best prices.
| What | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Round-trip flight (from US) | $900 |
| Hotel / night (mid-range) | $70 |
| Food, local transport & activities / day | $40 |
| Estimated week, per person | $1900 |
The cheapest time to visit Bangkok is May–Oct (green season, lowest rates). Travelling in the shoulder or low season can cut both airfare and hotel rates well below peak, while the weather is usually still good.
Once you're there, Bangkok is one of the world's cheapest big cities.
Stylish 4-star rooms are $50–$120/night; hostels far less.