How much money should you bring to Phuket?

Expenses in Phuket vary widely. You can have a budget-friendly vacation or spend lavishly. The daily amount you’ll spend depends entirely on your preferences, but here are the main categories of expenses during your trip.

Food

How much money do you need for food in Phuket? It depends on where you eat: a simple street café lunch costs 50–150 baht per person, small restaurants range from 250 to 700 baht, and top high-class venues start at 1,000 baht and above. Different dining options, from budget to luxury, are collected in the Cafes & Restaurants section.

Transport

For traveling around the island, it’s best to choose a scooter or a car. A budget scooter can be rented for about 300 baht per day and up, depending on the model. Motorbikes start at 600 baht, while a budget car costs 600–800 baht per day. By the way, renting for several days often comes with discounts. Renting for several days usually comes with a discount. You’ll find reliable rental options in our Car Rental and Bike Rental sections. For a quick bike rental, you can simply use the feedback form below.

Taxi

YGetting around the island by taxi is convenient. You can order a bike taxi if traveling alone, or a regular car taxi. Short trips on a bike taxi cost around 50 baht, car rides start at 150–200 baht, and longer routes can cost about 1,000 baht or more.

Accommodation
This is the most diverse expense category, plus you need to consider the impact of low and high season, when prices can double. The island has a wide range of hotels, from budget to luxury. The cheapest hotels cost around 400–1,200 baht per night, mid-range hotels start at 2,000–3,000 baht per night, and luxury resorts start at about 3,500 baht per night.

An alternative to hotels is apartments. They are usually chosen for long-term rental, but you can also book them short-term. Prices vary: there are options for 750 baht per night, 2,500 baht per night, and higher.

For complete privacy, there are villas. The price depends on size, level of service (for example, with a private chef), location, and proximity to the sea. Rates are very different — around 6,000 baht per night for small houses, and from 30,000 baht per night and up for luxurious, spacious villas.

Excursions

Usually, during a trip, you can manage to take 1–2 excursions. You can choose tours around the island or trips to nearby islands. For example, a sightseeing tour costs about 300 baht per person, while a trip to the Phi Phi Islands starts at 1,500 baht per person. To choose the right option, fill out the form below.

Entertainment

There’s no spending limit here—it all depends on the activities you choose. But with us, your vacation will be cheaper! You can buy tickets to these places with our discount:

Carnival Magic amusement park – from 1,830 baht, book via WhatsApp or Telegram.

Siam Niramit show – from 1,700 baht, book via WhatsApp or Telegram.

Hanuman World rope park – from 1,400 baht, book via WhatsApp or Telegram.

Patong Boxing Stadium – from 1,540 baht, book via WhatsApp or Telegram.

Nightlife is also worth trying at least once. Entry to beach clubs starts at 1,000 THB; some Bangla Road clubs offer free entry.

We’ve curated the best places to enjoy your time and spend your money wisely in the Places to Visit and Entertainment sections.

So, how much money do you need per day in Phuket in 2025? A budget traveler can expect to spend around 1,500 THB per day. A mid-range trip will cost around 2,600 THB per day. From there, it depends on your lifestyle.

For where to exchange currency at the best rates, check our Money Exchange section. And if you’re thinking of moving to a warmer country, we’ve also calculated the cost of expat life in Phuket.