How much will an independent trip to Thailand for two with flight, meals, and other financial expenses cost? Is it worth buying tours and when is it cheaper to buy them? Consider the prices for beach hotels by the sea, air tickets, find out how much it costs to eat in a cafe and what the cost of food, what excursions and entertainment are worth taking. Let's calculate how profitable it is to relax in Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, and share our tips.
"Country of the Free", and this is how the state in Southeast Asia is translated into Russian, attracts more and more Russian tourists every year. The country of a thousand smiles welcomes every tourist with an open heart.
Such popularity in recent years is easily explained. Only a flight to Bangkok will be expensive, but living by the sea in good hotels or rented villas for several families, food and clothing in this country will cost mere pennies compared to other resorts in the world.
It doesn't matter if a tourist travels independently or on a tour, everyone asks how much money you need to take with you and how to calculate your budget. It all depends on the desires and requests of each tourist. Where one needs only $ 5, the other will not be able to invest even $ 100.
Airfare to Thailand
To travel on your own or when buying a tour, a visa is not required if the visit to the country will be no more than 30 days. Ticket prices directly depend on the season. The most profitable tickets will be when purchased from March to November - this time is considered non-tourist on the islands.
The cheapest flight can be taken to Bangkok, then by local airlines you can get to any beach resort:
If the traveler decided to visit this oasis in winter, as well as in early spring, then he will have to pay a more substantial amount. The approximate cost of air tickets for one person in both directions with a departure from Moscow:
- to Phuket - from 45,000 rubles;
- on Koh Samui - from 60,000 rubles;
- to Bangkok - from 40,000 rubles;
- Pattaya - from 62,000 rubles.
- Special offers from airlines departing from Moscow:
Prices may fluctuate slightly depending not only on the month of arrival, but also on the airline.
- The cost of plane tickets by month:
Prices for hotels by the sea
As soon as the tourist got off the plane, the second question immediately arises. Where to rent a house for cheap near the sea, which resort to choose for families with children or two, where to find good living conditions and, of course, the cost of booking. If you have not taken care of this in advance, then we advise you to install the application on your smartphone from Rumguru, which helped us out at the last moment of the search.
Next, we will consider several beach hotels in the resorts of Thailand in different price categories, which we advise you to book in the first place so as not to overshadow your vacation with bad emotions.
- Fans of luxurious relaxation and romantic atmosphere are advised to stay at the hotel «Como point yamu».
The resort hotel in Phuket is located at the top of Cape Yamu, and the interior of the rooms is made by a famous designer from Italy. Various spa treatments in the wellness center, outdoor pool and well-developed infrastructure make it possible to spend an unforgettable vacation. A room in such a hotel will cost a Russian tourist 10,000 rubles per day.
However, Thailand is famous for its more affordable housing, which is practically not inferior to the elite. Of course, in such hotels there will be no additional services, but a magnificent view from the window of the almost virgin nature is provided.
- One of the inexpensive hotels, but very decent ones, include “Karon Sea Sands Resort", Karon Beach.
A room per day will cost only about 4000 rubles, the conditions are excellent for accommodation. The hotel is located a few minutes from the velvet beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool, and those wishing to improve their health can book a course of Thai massage. The restaurants serve Thai, Chinese and Indian cuisines.
- Those wishing to stay in Pattaya can use the services "Sea Me Spring Hotel».
One of the best budget hotels located in the heart of Pattaya. Spacious oceanfront rooms are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The hotel also has an outdoor pool and the ability to book additional treatments and services. The cost of the room will cost the traveler only 2500 rubles per day.
Thailand attracts not only with its multifaceted culture, but also with its immensity. Indeed, in addition to the most advertised resorts, "Tai" offers a lot of other places that are in no way inferior.
Where in Thailand is cheaper to relax during the season? In Koh Samui, you can rent a hotel room for less than 2300 rubles, for example, Lamai Buri Resort, Lamai Beach. The small hotel occupies a modest territory, which is well greened. The beach can be reached in 5-10 minutes on foot. If you wish, you can stay both in a separate bungalow and in standard rooms.
- A selection of good accommodation options:
The cost of tours to Thailand from Moscow
For those who like to soak up the Thai sun and not strain themselves to search for accommodation and food on their own, you can choose a voucher according to your financial capabilities. Indeed, from many cities of the Russian Federation, you can go to relax in Thailand inexpensively only with the help of package offers.
Tourists who are aiming at Asia should understand that the famous "all inclusive" is not considered widespread here. Basically, almost all tour operators will offer accommodation and meals only limited to breakfast. It is even better, so you will have the opportunity to taste real traditional cuisine, believe me, there is a lot of tasty things here.
How much does the tour to Phuket all inclusive with departure cost? from Moscow? Such a voucher will cost about $ 1,500 per person, with a stay of 7-8 nights. If we talk not about the season, in this case, a tourist can save a lot and go to all-inclusive for only $ 1000.
The cost of the tour may vary not only depending on the season, but also on the city from which the tourist is flying.
How much will a trip to Thailand cost from Krasnoyarsk? A tourist from Krasnoyarsk can go on a voucher with all-inclusive meals starting from $ 1300 and above with the condition of a good hotel.
How much do tours to Thailand cost? from Irkutsk? But a flight from Irkutsk will cost significantly more than other cities, many local tourists take a flight to Krasnoyarsk or Novosibirsk to really save their money or buy offers 2-3 months before departure and the main vacation season. As for the prices for the New Year, this is another story. For a week-long tour from Irkutsk to Phuket or Samui, the traveler will pay from $ 2300 and more.
If you do not know how to select good offers at favorable prices, then be sure to find out about the nuances in our separate material - how to buy a cheap tour.
Prices in Thailand 2021: food and alcohol
Before flying to Thailand for beach resorts and touching the beauty, every tourist should familiarize himself in advance with the approximate prices for food, clothing, food in a cafe or restaurant, as well as for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
As in any other country, prices in Thailand fluctuate decently. Immediately you need to start from the location of the market or a small shop. In the central part and near the coast, the cost will be 1.5-2 times higher than, for example, in the remote. The resort is also of great importance. The most expensive are Phuket and Pattaya.At these resorts, a standard breakfast for one person will cost a tourist about $ 3-4, one serving of delicious fried fish and side dishes costs about $ 3, rice - $ 1.5, and half a liter of beer - about one dollar.
If a traveler decides to fly to Tai on their own, then it is best to buy food in small markets from local residents in the morning. One liter of fresh juice will cost $ 0.5, pasta and other side dish - $ 1, a kilogram of delicious fresh fish will cost about $ 6.
But the magic of Thailand attracts tourists by the fact that both a wealthy and a traveler with a budget pocket can meditatively relax here. It is enough to find your favorite inexpensive cafe on the shore, where food for one day will cost only about $ 6 and you can absolutely not bother yourself with shopping and cooking. So many do, in the first days of rest they are looking for good cafes, where there are many locals - this is a sign of cheap food and good quality, believe me they do not like to poison their own.
Thai fruit is a separate topic that can be devoted to an entire chapter. It's easy to get lost in this abundance, local markets are literally packed with:
- Mango;
- Durians;
- Jackfruit;
- Mangosteen;
- Papayas;
- Coconuts;
- Noyna;
- Lychee;
- Baltic herring;
- Rambutan.
For those who like to shop, it is better to organize your visit from June to August. At this time, almost all stores discount prices for goods up to 70%. Clothing prices in Thailand vary by city and location. Many locals have chosen Bangkok for shopping. There is a huge variety of different shops and centers. Branded clothing and footwear will cost quite democratically.
First of all, Asia is famous for its silks and this is the first thing that almost every tourist wants to bring, we have already done a review of a silk factory in Vietnam, the quality is amazing. A silk scarf from well-known brands can be bought for about $ 8, shirts made of natural silk will cost about $ 330. You can also buy a piece of real silk from $ 17 and order tailoring of any style at a local atelier. When buying silk, it is better to give preference to shops rather than local markets, where you can easily stumble upon scammers.
Ordinary Thai-themed T-shirts will cost $ 4-6. We especially recommend spending your finances on popular leather goods made from ostriches and pythons. Such jackets will cost $ 1,500, but from a snake they are much cheaper, only $ 500.
The cost of excursions
Now let's consider the cost of rest in Thailand for entertainment and excursion programs, which you should definitely take both when traveling with children and together, there is everything you need for a lazy measured rest. Snow-white velvety beaches, incredible azure water in the ocean, luxurious palm trees - all this is a truly magnificent sight, which is simply impossible to get enough of.
Fans of more active recreation can order a wide variety of excursions and get to know the local beauty more thoroughly.
The cost of excursions in Thailand to the islands starts from $ 12 and more. For example, a trip to the uninhabited island of Ko Sak will cost $ 45. You can book a two-day excursion, which includes breakfast and barbecue, visits to local temples and fruit markets with accommodation in comfortable hotels. The cost of a two-day excursion is from $ 70 and more.
In addition to visiting the islands, you can book excursions to the temples here. Such a tour will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Buddhist faith and see the incredibly majestic statues of Buddha, covered with gilding. The cost of excursions to holy places will cost from $ 75.
