iGotTripBangkok 5-Day Trip Budget Calculator
Bangkok is the city where 'budget' doesn't mean compromise: ฿40 pad thai on Yaowarat, ฿17 boat rides up the Chao Phraya, and air-conditioned boutique guesthouses for under ฿800 a night. Our 2026 preset is built for travelers who want maximum experience per baht.
Category Breakdown
Travel Style Comparison
฿45,619
฿22,810 per person
฿78,012
฿39,006 per person
฿151,524
฿75,762 per person
Sample 5-Day Itinerary & Daily Budget
- ฿49,825
Day 1: Old city & temples
- Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Pho reclining Buddha
- Wat Arun at sunset
✈️ Flight ฿43,200🏨 Accommodation ฿1,620🍱 Food ฿1,800🚃 Transport ฿576🎫 Activities ฿635☕ Cafe ฿576💰 Buffer ฿1,418 - ฿7,896
Day 2: Chao Phraya & Chinatown
- Orange flag boat (฿17)
- Yaowarat street food crawl
- Flower market (Pak Khlong Talat)
🏨 Accommodation ฿1,620🍱 Food ฿1,800🚃 Transport ฿576🎫 Activities ฿1,906☕ Cafe ฿576💰 Buffer ฿1,418 - ฿7,896
Day 3: Markets & shopping
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- MBK or Platinum mall
- Rooftop bar on Sukhumvit
🏨 Accommodation ฿1,620🍱 Food ฿1,800🚃 Transport ฿576🎫 Activities ฿1,906☕ Cafe ฿576💰 Buffer ฿1,418 - ฿7,642
Day 4: Day trip or mall day
- Ayutthaya ruins (day trip)
- IconSiam floating market
- Erawan Shrine & massage
🏨 Accommodation ฿1,620🍱 Food ฿1,800🚃 Transport ฿576🎫 Activities ฿1,652☕ Cafe ฿576💰 Buffer ฿1,418 - ฿4,753
Day 5: Food & departure
- Or Tor Kor market
- Thai massage finale
- Airport Rail Link departure
🍱 Food ฿1,800🚃 Transport ฿576🎫 Activities ฿381☕ Cafe ฿576💰 Buffer ฿1,420
Bangkok Budget FAQ
Is this budget accurate?
It's a reference estimate based on typical category prices by travel style. Actual costs vary with season, exchange rate, and personal habits. Use it as a starting point and edit any line.
How is the budget calculated?
We multiply per-night accommodation by (days - 1), per-day categories by total days, and flight by travelers. A buffer percentage is added as a separate category.
Are flights included?
Yes — a preset round-trip flight per person is included. You can edit the amount to match your actual booking.
Is my data stored when I share?
No server storage. The budget is encoded into the URL hash. Anyone with the link sees the same numbers. Don't enter personal information.
Can I export to Excel?
Yes. Click the Excel button to download a .xlsx file with summary and category breakdown.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the planner is mobile-first and works in any modern mobile browser.
Do I need to log in?
No login required. The tool runs entirely in your browser.
How much does a Bangkok trip cost?
A 5-day standard-style Bangkok trip for 2 runs about ฿78,000 total. Budget travelers comfortably do it for ฿35,000 — Bangkok is the most affordable city on our list.
What's the cheapest way to get around Bangkok?
The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway (฿17-62 per ride) beat traffic and are air-conditioned. Orange-flag Chao Phraya boats are ฿17. Avoid unmetered tuk-tuks — flag down a metered taxi or use Grab.
Is street food safe in Bangkok?
Yes — Bangkok's street food is world-class and a UNESCO-recognized food culture. Look for stalls with long local queues, freshly cooked-to-order dishes, and busy turnover. Pad thai, som tam, and mango sticky rice are safe entry points.
How much should I budget per day in Bangkok?
A comfortable daily budget is ฿1,500-2,500 per person: ฿400-800 lodging (shared), ฿500-800 food, ฿200 transit, ฿500 activities. Luxury costs a fraction of Western prices.