How to Visit Thailand on a Budget

Thailand is one of the world's best budget travel destinations. Savvy travelers can find meals for under $5 and lodging for under $100. If you don't mind "roughing it," there are many hostels in Thailand, where you can find lodging for under $20 a night! While some of the attractions have a nominal admission fee, some are free!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Plane Tickets or Frequent Flyer Miles
• Hotel or Hostel Reservations
• Passport

How To Vist Thailand on a Budget

1. Become a frequent flyer. Since airfare is the most expensive part of visiting Thailand, consider enrolling in a frequent flyer program that has a mileage earning credit card. Sign up for email alerts about special discounts.

2. Decide whether you would prefer a budget hotel or a hostel. For Thailand hotels, visit http://www.sawadee.com/For hostels, visit http://www.hostels.com/en/th.html

3. Choose meals for small restaurants. Even some of the street food stands have excellent, affordable meals.

4. Shop at street stalls as opposed to major stores and malls. There are great bargains to be found.

5. Choose from many of the free attractions, such as the Khao Lak Police Boat, which was washed ashore during the Tsunami.

Tips & Warnings

• You can take a train from Bangkok to the ancient town of Ayatthaya for .50 cents.
• Do not drink the water! However, it is hot, so be sure to purchase bottled water.
• Avoid drivers who tell you that an attraction is closed but they would be glad to take you to another "secret" attraction.

Resources

• Thailand Travel Blog Posts