Luxury Travel Guide: Chiangmai

Accommodation

$80-300 per night

4-5 star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties with premium amenities and services

Food & Dining

$40-120 per day

Hotel restaurants, fine dining establishments, premium local cuisine, wine pairings

Transportation

$25-80 per day

Private car transfers, premium Grab services, chartered vehicles, domestic flights

Activities

$50-200 per day

Private tours, premium spa packages, exclusive experiences, helicopter tours, luxury shopping

Eat at local markets and food courts instead of tourist restaurant strips - typically 60-80% cheaper

Use red songthaews (shared pickup trucks) instead of taxis or Grab for 70-85% savings on transportation

Visit temples and cultural sites early morning when many are free, avoiding paid evening shows

Book accommodation outside the Old City walls where prices are typically 30-50% lower

Join group tours instead of private ones for 50-70% savings on activities

Shop at local markets like Warorot instead of tourist night markets for 40-60% lower prices

Stay longer term (7+ nights) to negotiate weekly rates that can save 20-40%

Taking taxis and Grab everywhere instead of learning the songthaew system - costs 3-5x more daily

Eating only in the tourist Old City area instead of venturing to local neighborhoods - typically 100-200% markup

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season without comparing prices - can cost 50-150% more

Paying for overpriced tourist trap activities instead of researching local alternatives