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Savannakhet: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Savannakhet, officially named Kaysone Phomvihane since 2005, and previously known as Khanthaboury, is a city in western Laos. It is the capital of Savannakhet Province.

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Now in the citySavannakhet+26°CPartly cloudy · sunset 05:29 PMupdated 07:33 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rate₭22,353.3per 1 $LAK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

No free-housing hosts here yet — the nearest city with them:

Bangkok868 hosts · 4 hr
2 sources · As of November 4, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information on flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Safety and security’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
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Exercise increased caution in Laos due to crime , unrest , and unexploded ordnances . Some areas have increased risk. Review the entire Travel Advisory. Review our Travel Guidance for Laos to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Reconsider Travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Nakhon Phanom Airport KOP91 km away — the nearest airport
Sakon Nakhon Airport SNO97 km from the centre
Roi Et Airport ROI117 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Laos: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

1programme in the country
volunteeringupdated Mar 12, 2026
Volunteer Programs in Asia
Seasonyear-roundLanguageEnglish · B2
any · for students
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