How much does a trip to Laos 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.
- BedLAK 5,600,000 42%
- FoodLAK 4,200,000 32%
- TransportLAK 2,800,000 21%
- SightsLAK 700,000 5%
What a day costs in Laos
Per person, in LAK
A mid-range day in Laos costs about LAK 950,000 per person: LAK 400,000 for a bed, LAK 300,000 for food, LAK 200,000 for local transport and LAK 50,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about LAK 280,000; in comfort, about LAK 2,600,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $42.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm in Vientiane / 3-star in central Vientiane / 4-star in central Vientiane | LAK 100,000 | LAK 400,000 | LAK 900,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Vientiane | LAK 100,000 | LAK 300,000 | LAK 700,000 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in Vientiane | LAK 50,000 | LAK 200,000 | LAK 500,000 |
| Sights a dayOne day of paid sights or activities in Vientiane | LAK 30,000 | LAK 50,000 | LAK 500,000 |
| A day in total | LAK 280,000 | LAK 950,000 | LAK 2,600,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Aisha Rahman against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Laos 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 LAK 13,300,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | LAK 840,000$38 | LAK 2,850,000$127 | LAK 7,800,000$349 |
| 7 days | LAK 1,960,000$88 | LAK 6,650,000$297 | LAK 18,200,000$813 |
| 14 days | LAK 3,920,000$175 | LAK 13,300,000$594 | LAK 36,400,000$1,626 |
| 30 days | LAK 8,400,000$375 | LAK 28,500,000$1,273 | LAK 78,000,000$3,485 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Laos cost per day?
For one person, about LAK 280,000 on a budget, LAK 950,000 mid-range or LAK 2,600,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Laos?
For one person, about LAK 1,960,000 on a budget, LAK 6,650,000 mid-range or LAK 18,200,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Laos?
About LAK 7,840,000 on a budget, LAK 26,600,000 mid-range or LAK 72,800,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Laos expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Laos costs about $42. Of the 112 destinations we price, 1 is cheaper and 110 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Laos?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: LAK 400,000 of the LAK 950,000 a day, about 42%.
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.