Pattaya is one of the most affordable resorts in Thailand. Here, you can have a comfortable vacation for 1,000–1,500 baht a day (including accommodation). Let's break down the budget item by item.
Accommodation
- Guesthouse: 300–500 baht/night (AC, Wi-Fi, hot water)
- Budget 3-star hotel: 600–1,000 baht/night
- Good 4-star hotel: 1,200–2,500 baht/night
- Condominium rental: 10,000–20,000 baht/month
Tip: Book through Agoda or Booking.com — they frequently offer discounts of up to 50%.
Food
- Street food (food carts): 40–80 baht/dish
- Thai restaurant: 200–400 baht/person
- European restaurant: 300–800 baht/person
- Fruit smoothie: 30–60 baht
- Beer at a store: 40–60 baht
- Beer at a bar: 80–150 baht
Daily food budget: 300–600 baht per person.
Transport
- Tuk-tuk (songthaew): 10 baht on a fixed route, 100–200 baht for a private hire
- Scooter rental: 200–300 baht/day
- Taxi (Grab/Bolt): 60–200 baht/trip
- Motorcycle taxi: 30–80 baht
Tip: A songthaew along the main road is the cheapest transport, at 10 baht.
Excursions
- Ko Lan (on your own): 30 baht ferry + 100–200 baht lunch
- Sanctuary of Truth: 500 baht ticket
- Nong Nooch Garden: 650 baht
- River Kwai (2 days): from 2,300 baht
- Amazing Thailand: from 2,400 baht
Daily budget
| Level | Accommodation | Food | Transport | Excursions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | 300฿ | 300฿ | 50฿ | 0–500฿ | 650–1150฿ |
| Comfort | 800฿ | 600฿ | 150฿ | 500฿ | 2050฿ |
| Premium | 2500฿ | 1200฿ | 300฿ | 1000฿ | 5000฿ |
5 ways to save
- Eat where the locals eat — street food carts are cheaper and tastier
- Get around using the 10-baht songthaews
- Book your accommodation in advance
- Go to Ko Lan on your own (ferry is 30 baht)
- Use our guide — the AI will build an itinerary for your budget
Free activities
- Strolling along the Pattaya promenade
- Pratumnak Hill (viewpoint)
- Wat Yansangwararam (Chinese temple)
- Jomtien Beach (free entry)
- Night market
Complete guide
140 restaurants, 66 excursions, and 13 attractions — all on our website with prices and photos.
