How much does a trip to Bhutan cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedBTN 35,000 50%
- FoodBTN 21,000 30%
- TransportBTN 7,000 10%
- SightsBTN 7,000 10%
What a day costs in Bhutan
Per person, in BTN
A mid-range day in Bhutan costs about BTN 5,000 per person: BTN 2,500 for a bed, BTN 1,500 for food, BTN 500 for local transport and BTN 500 for sights. On a budget the same day is about BTN 1,200; in comfort, about BTN 11,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $53.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightThimphu guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star | BTN 500 | BTN 2,500 | BTN 5,000 |
| Food a dayThimphu meals for one day | BTN 600 | BTN 1,500 | BTN 3,000 |
| Transport a dayThimphu local buses / taxi mix / taxis | BTN 100 | BTN 500 | BTN 1,500 |
| Sights a dayOne free sight / paid museum / guided visit | Free | BTN 500 | BTN 1,500 |
| A day in total | BTN 1,200 | BTN 5,000 | BTN 11,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Priya Raman against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Bhutan trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to BTN 70,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | BTN 3,600$38 | BTN 15,000$158 | BTN 33,000$347 |
| 7 days | BTN 8,400$88 | BTN 35,000$368 | BTN 77,000$810 |
| 14 days | BTN 16,800$177 | BTN 70,000$737 | BTN 154,000$1,621 |
| 30 days | BTN 36,000$379 | BTN 150,000$1,579 | BTN 330,000$3,473 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Bhutan cost per day?
For one person, about BTN 1,200 on a budget, BTN 5,000 mid-range or BTN 11,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Bhutan?
For one person, about BTN 8,400 on a budget, BTN 35,000 mid-range or BTN 77,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Bhutan?
About BTN 33,600 on a budget, BTN 140,000 mid-range or BTN 308,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Bhutan expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Bhutan costs about $53. Of the 112 destinations we price, 5 are cheaper and 106 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Bhutan?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: BTN 2,500 of the BTN 5,000 a day, about 50%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.