Laos
Lao People's Democratic Republic
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Vientiane |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Population | 7,647,000 |
| Languages | Lao |
| Best Time to Visit | Nov–Mar (dry) |
| Timezones | UTC+07:00 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
💰 Currency & Exchange Rate
💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$31Mid-Range
~$78Luxury
~$233🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $217 | $543 | $1,628 |
| 14 days | $434 | $1,085 | $3,255 |
| 21 days | $651 | $1,628 | $4,883 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to LAK — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 13745.5941 LAK |
| 2025-05-24 | 14011.8017 LAK |
| 2025-06-24 | 13963.2758 LAK |
| 2025-07-24 | 14217.7030 LAK |
| 2025-08-24 | 14055.5926 LAK |
| 2025-09-24 | 14325.3017 LAK |
| 2025-10-24 | 14094.2902 LAK |
| 2025-11-24 | 13958.8858 LAK |
| 2025-12-24 | 14517.0690 LAK |
| 2026-01-24 | 14824.0332 LAK |
| 2026-02-24 | 15090.8020 LAK |
| 2026-03-24 | 15001.5566 LAK |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to LAK
Best Rate (12m)
15090.8020
Feb 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
13745.5941
Apr 2025
Current
15001.5566
Mar 2026
12m Average
14365.7563
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to LAK. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Laos
- Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: Visa on arrival available
- Currency: The local currency is Lao kip (LAK). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 1494893 LAK
- Best time to visit: Nov–Mar (dry)
- Language: Lao
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$78 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zone: UTC+07:00
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
🛡️ Travel Insurance for Laos
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