🇹🇭 Chiang Mai: Budget Guide
avg $45/dayhostel from $14/nightBest: Jan–Feb
Daily budget
What does it cost?
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brokepackr
Dorm beds, street food, local transport
Hostel$14/night
Food$4/day
Transport$15/day
Activities$2/day
$35/day total
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backpackr
Most commonMixed dorms + privates, mix of cheap and mid restaurants
Hostel$19/night
Food$6/day
Transport$19/day
Activities$6/day
$45/day total
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flashpackr
Private rooms, restaurants, tours and activities
Hostel$36/night
Food$10/day
Transport$24/day
Activities$12/day
$77/day total
Climate
Weather by Month
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Conditions
36°
18°
Hi / Lo (°C)
12
mm rainfall
55%
Humidity
Recommended month
Getting around
Getting In & Out
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14 hostels indexedAccommodation
Hostel Prices
Hostels from $14/night · 14 hostels indexed
The Backpacker Inn
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$15/night
Central Hostel & Bar
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$14/night
Budget Beds Plus
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$15/night
Entry
Visa Quick Reference
US / UK / EU / AU / CA
Visa exemptionStay: 60 days
Extendable once for 30 days.
Most other nationalities
Visa on arrivalStay: 15 days
THB 2,000 fee.
Money
Currency
USD/THB
~35 THB per USD
Thai Baht
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Chiang Mai has good ATM access throughout the old city. Use Kasikorn or Bangkok Bank for best rates.
Calendar
Upcoming Holidays in Chiang Mai
13
Apr
Songkran Festival
3
Nov
Yi Peng Lantern Festival
5
Dec
Father's Day
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