Daily cost breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $11 | $25 | $67 |
| Food & drink | $6 | $14 | $38 |
| Local transport | $3 | $7 | $19 |
| Activities | $4 | $10 | $26 |
| Other | $2 | $4 | $10 |
| Total per day | $26 | $60 | $160 |
How much does a trip to Laos cost?
A 7-day trip to Laos costs about $182–$1,120 per person (2026), roughly $26–$160 per day, from budget to luxury travel. That covers accommodation, food, local transport and activities, and excludes international flights. Figures are recorded averages per traveler.
Daily costs are per person per day, excluding international flights, two sharing a room.
Laos trip cost quick facts
| Budget daily cost | $26 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range daily cost | $60 |
| Luxury daily cost | $160 |
| Accommodation (mid-range) | $25 / day |
| Food (mid-range) | $14 / day |
| Local transport (mid-range) | $7 / day |
| Activities (mid-range) | $10 / day |
| Currency | USD |
| Cheapest season | Hot dry (Mar–May), Green season (Jun–Oct) |
Average daily budget: from $26 per traveler
Budget travel
$26 / day
One week for two travelers: $364
Mid-range travel
$60 / day
One week for two travelers: $840
Luxury travel
$160 / day
One week for two travelers: $2,240
How much money do I need for 2 weeks in Laos?
Per traveler for 14 days, excluding flights: budget $364, mid-range $840, luxury $2,240.
| Trip length | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $78 | $180 | $480 |
| 7 days | $182 | $420 | $1,120 |
| 10 days | $260 | $600 | $1,600 |
| 14 days | $364 | $840 | $2,240 |
| 30 days | $780 | $1,800 | $4,800 |
Is my budget enough for Laos?
- Is $1,500 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,120) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $1,500 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($840) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,120) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($2,240) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,120) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($2,240) per traveler, excluding flights.
Laos trip cost FAQ
- How much does a trip to Laos cost per day?
- Recorded daily spend starts at about $26 per traveler, with a mid-range day at about $60 and a luxury day at about $160. Flights are not included.
- How much does one week in Laos cost for two?
- At mid-range level, about $840 for two travelers over seven days, excluding flights.
- Is Laos expensive to visit?
- Recorded daily costs in Laos range from about $26 on a budget to about $160 for luxury travel per traveler. Compare it with other countries in the Guidese Trip Cost Index.
- How much money do I need for 10 days in Laos?
- About $260 per traveler at the lowest recorded daily level, or about $600 at mid-range, excluding flights.
- What is included in the Laos daily cost?
- Accommodation, food, local transport and activities per traveler. International flights, visas and insurance are not included.
Is Laos cheaper than nearby countries?
Mid-range daily cost per traveler, same currency only.
| Country | Mid-range / day |
|---|---|
| Laos | $60 |
| Kyrgyzstan | $60 |
| Nepal | $65 |
| Cambodia | $69 |
| India | $69 |
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"Other" covers small daily extras such as a local SIM card, tips and small purchases.