Updated 22 October 2026 · Best Versions team · اقرأ بالعربية
In short: a 7-day (6-night) Thailand plan on a mid-range budget: Bangkok 3 nights, then Phuket (Kata or Karon) 3 nights. Best for couples and small families who want comfortable 4-star hotels and the Phi Phi Islands without overspending. Expect about USD 1,400 to 2,950 for two people for accommodation, food, transport and activities, excluding international flights (estimated prices that change with the season). Best time: November to April (best December to March).
- Length7 days / 6 nights
- RouteBangkok and Phuket
- Budget for two$1,400 to 2,950
- Best timeNov to Apr
Day-by-day itinerary
Where to stay: 4-star hotels with a pool in Siam or Sukhumvit in Bangkok, and on Kata or Karon beach in Phuket.
| Day | Where | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Bangkok | Arrive with a pre-booked transfer, then an evening walk around Siam or dinner on the Arab street. |
| Day 2 | Bangkok | The Grand Palace and Wat Pho in the morning, a boat to Wat Arun, then Asiatique in the evening. |
| Day 3 | Bangkok | A shopping day in the Siam malls, or Chatuchak market at the weekend, then dinner by the river. |
| Day 4 | Phuket | A domestic flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes, then a lazy afternoon and sunset on Kata beach. |
| Day 5 | Phi Phi Islands | A full-day speedboat trip: Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and snorkelling. |
| Day 6 | Phuket | The Big Buddha and Old Town, then sunset at Promthep Cape. |
| Day 7 | Departure | A slow breakfast, then the airport; fly home direct from Phuket or via Bangkok. |
Estimated budget for two
An estimate in US dollars for two people sharing a double room for 6 nights and 7 days, excluding international flights. Estimated prices that change with the season
| Item | Estimate | Whole trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel (double room)4-star hotel with a pool (our "comfort" level) | USD 80 to 180 a night | USD 480 to 1,080 |
| Food for twogood halal restaurants and the odd hotel meal (USD 30 to 50 per person per day) | USD 60 to 100 a day | USD 420 to 700 |
| Transporttwo domestic flights for two (USD 40 to 100 per ticket), airport transfers and Grab | — | USD 300 to 750 |
| Activities and toursPhi Phi speedboat trip (USD 60 to 100 per person) plus Bangkok and Phuket sightseeing | — | USD 180 to 350 |
| Data and feeseSIM data for two | — | USD 20 to 50 |
| Approximate total for two | excl. international flights | USD 1,400 to 2,950 |
The estimate excludes international flights, insurance and shopping. Prices are higher over Eid holidays and peak season, and lower at the start and end of the season. The figures are consistent with our Thailand trip cost guide (a couple at comfort level for ten days: USD 2,500 to 4,000).
Halal food
- Look for the green halal logo of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand, and ask about halal options in hotel restaurants.
- In Bangkok, make your first dinner on the Arab street (Sukhumvit Soi 3/1); the big malls also have halal outlets in their food courts.
- Phuket has a Muslim community and halal restaurants in Kata, Karon and Patong; ask the island-trip operator for a halal lunch in advance.
More detail and dishes to order in our halal food in Thailand guide.
Practical tips
- Book the Phi Phi trip early in December and January, and note that Maya Bay closes for about two months every year (1 August to 30 September in 2026).
- Fly home direct from Phuket if your city has a route, to save a domestic flight.
- A pre-booked airport transfer is easier than a taxi with luggage after a long flight.
- Kata and Karon are calmer than Patong and better for families.
Entry and visas
- Visa: from 15 September 2026, citizens of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan get a visa exemption of up to 30 days for tourism; travellers from Egypt need an e-Visa through the official system.
- TDAC arrival card: mandatory and free for every traveller; fill it in on the official site within 3 days before arrival and never pay another website.
- Step-by-step details are in our Thailand visa 2026 guide. Rules change, so check the official source for your nationality before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a 7-day Thailand trip for two cost on a mid-range budget?
About USD 1,400 to 2,950 for two people, covering 6 nights' accommodation, food, transport within the country and activities, excluding international flights. These are estimates that change with the season.
When is the best time for this plan?
November to April (best December to March).
Is halal food easy to find on this plan?
Look for the green halal logo of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand, and ask about halal options in hotel restaurants. In Bangkok, make your first dinner on the Arab street (Sukhumvit Soi 3/1); the big malls also have halal outlets in their food courts.
Does this plan suit families?
Yes: stay in Kata or Karon, book private airport transfers, and swap the Bangkok shopping day for a zoo or water park day if you have children.
Read next
Sources (as of 22 October 2026)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: visa exemption rules from 15 September 2026
- Thailand's official e-Visa system
- TDAC digital arrival card (official site)
- Central Islamic Council of Thailand (halal logo)
- Wego: Thailand's monsoon season
- Nomadasaurus: Thailand trip cost 2026 (January 2026)
Price ranges are our estimates, based on the sources above and the hotel levels our trip planner uses (smart value under about USD 80 a night, comfort 80 to 180, premium 180 to 400, luxury over 400). Sources checked on 22 October 2026.
Prices and timings in this plan are estimates and change with the season and exchange rates. Check the visa rules for your nationality with official sources before you travel.