Bangkok Travel: 4 Nights 5 Days Cost Summary (Latest Edition)

For those planning a similar trip to Thailand, here’s a breakdown of travel expenses, sightseeing, food, and transportation information. ✈️🍜🇹🇭 ⸻ ✈️ Round-trip Airfare (From Tokyo) ✈️ Haneda (HND) → Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK) ➡︎ Approx. ¥45,000 AirAsia ⸻ 🏨 Accommodation (4 Nights 5 Days) 🏨 The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam ・Convenient for public transport and ideal as a sightseeing base ・¥62,902 for 3 people (¥20,968 per person) → Hotels in central Bangkok are relatively affordable for similar class and location ⸻ 📱 Communication (SIM Card) 📶 Purchasing a local SIM card is easy via platforms like Trip.com ・5–7 days unlimited 4G/5G plans: ¥1,000–¥2,000 ⸻ 🚇 Airport to City Access (Cost & Methods) ✈️ Suvarnabhumi Airport → Bangkok City Center 🔹 Airport Rail Link ・Connects to BTS and MRT in the city ・One-way: Approx. 45–60 THB (¥180–¥240) 🔹 Airport Bus/Taxi/Grab ・Bus: Approx. 150–200 THB (¥600–¥800) ・Taxi/Grab: Approx. 250–400 THB (¥1,000–¥1,600) ※ Travel time varies significantly depending on traffic 🍽 Local Cuisine: Recommendations & Prices 🇹🇭 Bangkok’s street food is incredibly cheap and delicious! (Stalls, street markets, and local restaurants) 🍗 Khao Man Gai (Chicken Rice) 📍 Go Ang Pratunam ・Famous chicken rice for about 40 THB ≒ ¥150, super affordable! ・Popular from late morning to evening. ※ Khao Man Gai can be found at various stalls and food courts for around 50–80 THB. 🍝 Pad Thai 🍜 A street food favorite! ・Stalls/markets: 50–80 THB (¥200–¥320) is common. ・Food courts: 80–120 THB (¥320–¥480). 💡 Pad Thai is best enjoyed at local stalls or food courts for the best value (same quality at lower prices). ⸻ 🏛 Bangkok Sightseeing Spots & Entry Fees Here are popular attractions and must-visit spots in the city as of 2026👇 🛕 Famous Temples & Cultural Sites 📍 Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) ・Beautiful riverside temple along the Chao Phraya River ・Entry fee: Usually around 100–200 THB (varies by season and renovations) 📍 Wat Paknam (Photogenic Temple) ・Accessible via MRT ・Free entry, donation-based (some areas may have fees) ⸻ 🛍️ Shopping & Entertainment 📍 Siam Square ・Landmark for shopping, cafes, and youth culture ・Free entry to the area + plenty of malls 📍 Chatuchak Weekend Market ・A classic for food, shopping, and souvenirs (weekends only) 📍 Khlong Toei Market ・Authentic local market (groceries, stalls, daily goods) 📍 Or Tor Kor Market ・High-quality fruits and street food in a large market ⸻ 🏙️ Activities 📍 Chao Phraya Express Boat ・Perfect for riverside sightseeing ・One segment: Approx. 16 THB (¥50), very cheap! 📍 Mahanakhon Skywalk ・Spectacular night view spot ・Entry fee: Approx. 1,080 THB (¥4,300) (as of 2025) ⸻ 🚆 Transportation Costs & City Travel Info 🛫 Basics of City Travel 📍 BTS (Skytrain)/MRT (Subway) ・Single ride: Approx. 20–50 THB (¥80–¥200) ・Save more with day passes or Rabbit Cards 📍 Local Buses ・Within the area: 8–20 THB (¥30–¥80) ・Check the destination number before boarding 📍 Taxi/Grab ・Short distances: 100–200 THB (¥400–¥800) is typical ・Consider traffic congestion in urban areas Total Approx. ¥84,000–¥100,000 ✈️ Hope this helps with your Bangkok travel plans! Feel free to ask any questions 😊🇹🇭