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How much money for 7 days in Thailand from India — real 2026 numbers

Backpacker ₹55k. Mid-range ₹85k. Premium ₹1.5L+. The line items behind each tier for 7 days in Thailand from any Indian metro in 2026.

Thailand is visa-free for Indians (60 days as of Nov 2024), but "how much should I take" is still the #1 pre-trip question. Here are real 2026 numbers from an Indian metro.

Flights (round trip from a metro): - Chennai/Bangalore/Kolkata → Bangkok: ₹14,000–₹16,000 (IndiGo, Thai AirAsia) - Mumbai/Delhi → Bangkok: ₹15,000–₹19,000 - Hyderabad/Kochi/Pune → Bangkok: ₹16,000–₹20,000

Stay (per night): - Hostel dorm: ₹600–₹900 - Budget hotel (₹1500/night): standard 3-star, ok pool, no AC reliability promised - Mid-range (₹3000–₹4500): central, AC works, pool, breakfast included - Premium (₹6000+): Sukhumvit Marriott/Hilton equivalent

Food (per day): - Street food only: ₹500–₹700/day (4 meals + drinks) - Mix street + sit-down: ₹900–₹1,200/day - Mostly sit-down restaurants: ₹1,500–₹2,500/day

Transport (1 week): - BTS/MRT week passes + grab tuk-tuks: ₹2,500–₹3,000 - BKK → Phuket or Krabi flight return: ₹4,000–₹6,000 - BKK → Chiang Mai sleeper train: ₹2,500

Activities (1 week): - Temple tickets: ₹2,000 cumulative - Phi Phi day tour: ₹2,500 - Cooking class: ₹1,800 - Muay Thai night: ₹1,200

Total 7 days — typical: - Backpacker (hostel + street + minimal activities): ₹55,000 - Mid-range (3-star hotel + mix food + 1 island): ₹85,000 - Premium (Marriott + tours + spa): ₹1,50,000+

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Cite this article: Afthab. “How much money for 7 days in Thailand from India — real 2026 numbers.” NoMadYa, 2026-05-18. https://travel.loot-on.com/journal/how-much-money-thailand-7-days-india.

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