Is Phuket Expensive?

Is Phuket expensive to visit?

Phuket is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $137. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a somewhat more expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 25% of cities in Asia for its overall travel costs, comparable to places like Hualien and Penang.

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How expensive is Phuket?

The average cost of traveling to Phuket can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $137 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Phuket here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Phuket?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Phuket will cost around $411 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $821.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Phuket?

On average, a one week trip to Phuket costs about $958 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,916.

Phuket, Thailand

Is it expensive to backpack in Phuket?

Phuket is a popular backpacker destination with more than 90 hostels. Dorm beds in hostels cost, on average, $14 per night. (See hostel prices in Phuket here.) You'll find quite a range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $166 and the cheapest around $0 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Phuket.

• $25 for a dorm bed at Lub d Phuket Patong
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• $12 for a dorm bed at BearPacker Patong Hostel
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• $13 for a dorm bed at The Luna Hostel Phuket Airport
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Are hotels expensive in Phuket?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Phuket, it becomes apparent that they are fairly even and moderately priced in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $44 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately 81 five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $221 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $45 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $20 per night.

Phuket Beaches

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Phuket?

Activities and things to do in Phuket can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $48 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $21.

• Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour w/ Fins by Speedboat: $111
• Phuket Cultural Experience: $35
• 4 Element Day with Zipline Adventure Expedition: $80
• Self Guided Scavenger Hunts and Gamified Tours: $4.75
• John Gray's Adventure Hong by Starlight in Phang Nga Bay: $127
• Phuket Beaches Experience: $35
• Phuket: Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maiton Speed Catamaran Tour: $96
• Carnival Magic Phuket Tickets: $60

Is food expensive in Phuket?

Food in Phuket can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $43 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $31. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Private food Tour + Sightseeing +Thai Cooking class : $124
• Dinner in the Sky in Phuket: $112
• Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Phuket by VJ: $90
• Phang Nga Bay Sunset Dinner and Canoeing - Dusktide Delights: $76
• Taste of Phuket: Half-Day Food Tour: $80
• Phuketian Cooking Class With Market Tour: $73

Is transportation expensive in Phuket?

The prices of local transportation in Phuket can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $12 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $14. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

Phuket's Big Buddha Statue

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.