Travel Cost to Laos
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Welcome to our Laos travel cost guide! In 2026, the average daily budget for travelers ranges from $84 for budget-conscious visitors to $252 for those seeking comfort. Our calculator helps you plan the perfect trip.
📖 About Laos
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
Located on the Indochinese Peninsula, it is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest.
Having a population of approximately 8 million, its capital and most populous city is Vientiane.
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📊 Estimated Budget for Laos
This is an estimated calculation based on regional averages. Actual costs may vary based on your specific location and choices.
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Estimated Total Budget
$1,960
$140 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$70 per night
Food & Dining
$33 per day
Local Transport
$16 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Laos
- Street food is delicious, safe, and incredibly cheap
- Always negotiate prices at markets
- Motorbike taxis are the cheapest transport option
- Avoid tourist areas for better prices
Best time to visit: November to March (dry season)
Peak season: December to February
Laos Facts
🏛️ Capital
Vientiane
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
236,800 km²
📞 Phone Code
+856
💰 Currency
Lao kip
₭ (LAK)
🗺️ Region
South-Eastern Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
4 sites in Laos
Town of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial a...
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The Champasak cultural landscape, including the Vat Phou Temple complex, is a remarkably well-preserved planned landscape more than 1,000 years old. I...
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Read More →Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – Plain of Jars
The Plain of Jars, located on a plateau in central Laos, gets its name from more than 2,100 tubular-shaped megalithic stone jars used for funerary pra...
Read More →2026 Holidays in Laos
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