A week in Thailand from India costs whatever your flight, your hotel and your pace add up to, and those three things move more than any fixed fee. The fixed items are small and easy to check: Indian ordinary passport holders can enter without a visa for up to 30 days, the arrival card is free, and the main temples and national park charge set entry fees. This post lists those fixed costs first, then shows how to build a budget for one week on three levels, without pretending to know your flight price.
Know before you go
- Visa: free for up to 30 days for Indian ordinary passports (from 15 September 2026); e-visa tourist fee INR 3,000 if you need more.
- Arrival card (TDAC): free, filed online before arrival.
- Tourist entry fee: not charged as of November 2026; a 450 baht fee is proposed.
- Grand Palace: 500 baht for foreigners.
- Phi Phi national park fee: 400 baht per adult.
- Biggest variables: flights, hotel, tours.
- Last checked: 6 November 2026.
In this guide
Fixed costs you can check
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa for stays up to 30 days | Free for Indian ordinary passport holders | Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi |
| Tourist e-visa, single entry | INR 3,000, for stays up to 60 days per entry | Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi |
| Thailand Digital Arrival Card | Free | Thai Immigration Bureau |
| Grand Palace (foreigners) | 500 baht, includes Wat Phra Kaew | Royal Grand Palace |
| Wat Pho | 300 baht | Wat Pho |
| Phi Phi islands national park fee | 400 baht per adult, 200 baht per child aged 3 to 14 | Park fee as reported for tours |
Our Thailand visa guide for Indians explains the 30-day rule and the e-visa steps. Thailand has talked about a tourist entry fee for years. As of November 2026 it is not charged. The latest proposal, reported by the Thai government’s public relations department, is a flat 450 baht per foreign visitor, starting with air arrivals after Royal Gazette publication. Treat any site that asks you to pay it now with caution.
TCS on overseas tour packages is a separate item for Indian travellers. The Union Budget 2026 proposed 2% on packages, which you pay up front and can claim at tax time. Check the final rate with your agent if you book a package.
What changes the cost
Flights from India
Flights are the biggest single cost and the hardest to predict. Direct flights run from several Indian cities to Bangkok and Phuket, and fares change with season, day and how early you book. Indian school holidays, Diwali and the Christmas and New Year weeks usually cost more. Our best time to visit Thailand post explains how the seasons affect crowds.
Hotels
Beach resorts on Phuket and Krabi cost more than city hotels in Bangkok, and prices rise in the dry season. Two people sharing a room halve the room cost per person, which is why the per-person figure for a couple is usually lower than for a solo traveller.
Food
Street food is one of the cheapest parts of the trip. Markets and food stalls in Bangkok serve full meals at small prices, while beach restaurants and hotel dining cost more. Vegetarian travellers should ask for dishes without fish sauce.
Getting around
Bangkok has a Skytrain, a metro and river boats, so you may not need taxis for most of a city stay. Tuk-tuks cost more than they look, so agree the price before you get in. Between cities, domestic flights and overnight trains are the two common options, and prices depend on how early you book.
A week on three budgets
The table shows what to include at each level. Add up your own quotes instead of relying on a single published figure.
| Line | Lean | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | Cheapest dates, one stop is acceptable | Direct, flexible dates | Direct, peak dates |
| Stay | Hostels or guesthouses | Mid-range hotels | Beach resorts |
| Food | Street food and markets | Mix of stalls and restaurants | Restaurants and hotel dining |
| Getting around | BTS, MRT, buses | Add some taxis and one domestic flight | Private cars, speedboats |
| Sights | Free temples, one or two paid ones | Grand Palace, Wat Pho, one island tour | Private tours |
| Fixed fees | Same at every level | Same at every level | Same at every level |
Ways to keep the cost down
Book flights early and be flexible on dates. Pick one beach area instead of two, because moving between Phuket and Krabi costs time and money. Use public transport in Bangkok. Compare island tour quotes, and check whether the 400 baht park fee is included, because some operators collect it separately.
Planning the rest of your trip
For a day-by-day route, see our Thailand itinerary for 7 days, and our guide to things to do in Bangkok if you plan more time in the city.
FAQ
What is the Thailand trip cost from India with flight?
The flight changes the answer more than anything else, and fares depend on date and city. Get a current quote for your dates and add it to the fixed and daily costs above.
What is the Thailand trip cost from India for a couple?
Rooms are shared, so the hotel cost per person falls. Visa, arrival card and entry fees apply to each person separately.
What is the Thailand trip cost from India per person?
Add one flight, your share of the room, daily food and transport, and the fixed entry fees you plan to pay. The table above shows the lines at three levels.
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
Not for stays up to 30 days. Indian ordinary passport holders can visit visa-free for tourism, as of 15 September 2026, and the embassy says this stays in place until further announcement.
Is there a tourist entry fee for Thailand?
Not at the moment. A fee of 450 baht is proposed but is not being collected as of November 2026.
Official resources: Royal Grand Palace practical information, Thailand government PRD on the proposed tourism fee.
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