BT Budget

Plan your Thailand trip budget with region-specific costs, activity add-ons, and personalized travel styles.

1

Choose Your Travel Style

Choose your overall travel style. This sets the baseline for accommodation, food, and activities across all regions.

💡 Tip: You can adjust individual region preferences later. This is just your starting baseline.

2

Trip Duration

How many days will you spend in Thailand? Average backpacker stays 21-30 days.

days

Valid: 1-365 days

1 week
7 days • Quick trip
2 weeks
14 days • Standard
3 weeks
21 days • Popular
1 month
30 days • Extended
3

Select Regions

Select Regions to Visit

Choose the regions you want to explore. You can select multiple regions and customize days and travel style for each.

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Bangkok

$21-$100/day

Capital city with temples, markets, nightlife

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Chiang Mai

$16-$85/day

Northern cultural hub, temples, mountains, digital nomad base

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Islands (Phuket/Samui/Phi Phi)

$30-$130/day

Beach paradise, diving, island hopping, party scene

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Northern Thailand (Pai/Chiang Rai)

$17-$85/day

Mountain towns, hill tribes, stunning scenery, laid-back vibe

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Isaan (Northeast)

$14-$70/day

Authentic Thailand, ancient ruins, fewest tourists, best food

4

Add Activities (Optional)

Activity Add-Ons

Optional activities to enhance your trip. Per-day activities will be calculated based on your total trip duration.

5

Choose Transport Style

Transport Style

Choose how you want to get around. This affects your transport costs throughout the trip.

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Transport multiplier explained:

The multiplier adjusts your daily transport costs for each region. Budget travelers use local options, while convenient travelers use faster but pricier methods.

Trip Summary

Select at least one region to see your budget estimate.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Travel Style

Choose your baseline budget level from shoestring to luxury.

2. Duration

Set your total trip length. Average backpacker stays 21-30 days.

3. Regions

Select regions to visit and adjust days per location.

4. Activities

Optional: Add diving, trekking, or other special experiences.

5. Transport

Choose between budget buses or convenient flights.