Laos
country · Laos
Overview
Laos is a country in Asia, with its capital at Vientiane.
Key facts
| Country | Laos |
|---|---|
| Currency | LAK |
About the country
Laos lies in Asia.
Its capital is Vientiane.
Practical information
You will pay in LAK (Kip).
The main language spoken is Lao.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Laos. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Laos
Bigger destinations to explore in Laos include Vientiane, Savannakhet, Thakhèk, Pakse, Luang Prabang, Muang Xay, Xam Nua, Muang Phônsavan, Pakxan and Sekong. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Laos, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Laos
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Getting around Laos
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.