Thailand Trip Cost from India (2026): Budget for Phuket, Krabi & Bangkok
Thailand trip cost from India in 2026: per-person budget for flights, hotels, Phi Phi tours, food and transport, from ₹40,000 budget to luxury.
A 6-day Thailand trip from India costs about ₹40,000–62,000 per person on a budget, ₹70,000–1,15,000 mid-range and ₹1,45,000+ for luxury, including return flights, hotels, food, an island tour and local transport. Entry is visa-free for Indians (up to 30 days), which keeps Thailand one of the cheapest international holidays from India.
Key takeaways
- Return flights from Indian metros cost roughly ₹18,000–42,000; Bangkok is usually cheaper than Phuket.
- No visa fee: Indians enter visa-free for up to 30 days — just file the free TDAC online.
- Island stays (Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Samui) cost 40–60% more than Bangkok or Pattaya.
- A Phi Phi island day trip costs about ₹3,000–6,000 per person.
- A couple can do a comfortable 6-day Phuket–Krabi trip for about ₹1.2–1.9 lakh.
Thailand is the most popular first international holiday for Indian travellers, and for good reason: short flights, no visa fee, Indian food everywhere and something for every budget. This 2026 guide shows what a typical 5-night / 6-day Thailand trip from India really costs, line by line.
Thailand trip cost at a glance (per person, 6 days)
| Expense | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flights | ₹18,000–28,000 | ₹28,000–42,000 | ₹45,000–75,000 |
| Hotels (5 nights, per person sharing) | ₹4,000–9,000 | ₹10,000–20,000 | ₹25,000–60,000 |
| Food | ₹3,000–5,500 | ₹8,500–12,500 | ₹20,000+ |
| Tours and entry tickets | ₹3,000–6,000 | ₹9,000–16,000 | ₹22,000+ |
| Local transport and transfers | ₹1,700–3,500 | ₹5,000–9,000 | ₹12,000+ |
| SIM, insurance, extras | ₹1,500–3,000 | ₹2,500–4,500 | ₹5,000+ |
| Total per person | ₹40,000–62,000 | ₹70,000–1,15,000 | ₹1,45,000+ |
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Flights from India to Thailand
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang) has direct flights from almost every major Indian city, and Phuket has direct flights from several. Flying time is about 3.5–4.5 hours. Fly into Bangkok and out of Phuket (an "open-jaw" ticket) if you want to see both without backtracking. Mid-week departures and booking 6–8 weeks ahead give the best fares; Diwali, Christmas and summer holidays are the priciest.
Visa and entry costs
None. Indian passport holders are visa-exempt for tourism, with a maximum stay of 30 days since 15 September 2026. You only need to file the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online. Full details: Thailand visa for Indians.
Hotel prices in Thailand
| Area | Budget / night | 4-star / night | Luxury / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | ₹1,500–3,000 | ₹4,000–7,000 | ₹10,000–30,000 |
| Pattaya | ₹1,500–3,000 | ₹3,500–6,500 | ₹9,000–20,000 |
| Phuket (Patong, Kata, Karon) | ₹2,000–4,000 | ₹5,000–9,000 | ₹12,000–40,000 |
| Krabi (Ao Nang, Railay) | ₹2,000–3,500 | ₹4,500–8,000 | ₹12,000–35,000 |
Prices are per room. They rise sharply between December and February and around Songkran (mid-April).
Tours and activities: what they cost
- Phi Phi Islands day trip by speedboat from Phuket or Krabi: ₹3,000–6,000.
- Krabi 4-island tour: ₹1,800–3,500.
- James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay): ₹3,000–5,500.
- Bangkok temples (Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun): ₹100–1,500 per entry, with the Grand Palace the most expensive.
- Coral Island trip from Pattaya: ₹1,500–3,000 with water sports extra.
- Safari World or a dinner cruise in Bangkok: ₹2,500–5,000.
Food costs
Street food and local restaurants cost THB 60–150 (₹170–430) a dish. Indian restaurants in tourist areas charge ₹600–1,200 per person for a meal. Budget travellers manage on ₹500–900 a day; mid-range travellers spend ₹1,400–2,100.
Sample itineraries and budgets
Bangkok + Pattaya, 5 nights (budget)
2 nights Bangkok, 3 nights Pattaya, Coral Island, temple tour, street food: ₹40,000–55,000 per person.
Phuket + Krabi, 5 nights (honeymoon, mid-range)
3 nights Phuket, 2 nights Krabi in 4-star resorts, Phi Phi speedboat tour, ferry transfer and a candlelit dinner: ₹1.2–1.9 lakh per couple.
Bangkok + Phuket, 6 nights (family)
Family rooms, Safari World, Phi Phi tour and private transfers: ₹2.6–4 lakh for a family of four.
Best time to visit Thailand on a budget
November to February is the cool, dry peak season with the highest prices. March to May is hot but still good value. June to October brings the monsoon to the Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) — rates drop sharply but some boat trips are cancelled in rough seas, so the Gulf islands such as Koh Samui are a better bet in those months.
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Prices are indicative per-person estimates in Indian rupees, checked on 13 October 2026, and move with season, exchange rates and availability. Visa and entry rules change often — always confirm on the official government website before you travel. TravelHuge re-checks every live quote before you pay.
