A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bangkok vs. Castries for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bangkok or Castries?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Castries can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Bangkok or Castries?

Bangkok

Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Castries or Bangkok?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $105, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bangkok and Castries in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangkok $50
    Castries $100
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangkok $100
    Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Castries

Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Castries? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Bangkok


Hotels in Castries


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bangkok Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangkok $6.57
    Castries $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk to bus station
    $2.51
  • Skytrain Ticket
    $5.02
  • Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
    $1.00
  • Ferry Ride
    $0.82
  • Taxi From Airport
    $7.85
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $2.83
  • Boat Taxi
    $1.57
  • Trains to airport
    $5.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

  • Erawan Museum Admision Ticket with Transfer: $11
  • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Departure Transfer (Shared or Private): $12
  • Erawan Museum Admission Ticket with Transfer: $13
  • Private Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Hotel in Bangkok: $13
  • Sedan Arrival Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok or Pattaya: $15
  • Private Departure Transfer : Bangkok Hotel to BKK/DMK airport: $15
  • Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Private Transfer – To/From City Hotels: $17
  • Private Bangkok Airport Transfer by Comfortable SUV: $19
  • Shared Airport Transfer: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Bangkok Hotel: $19
  • Transfer Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK) to Bangkok City Center: $19
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Pattaya APT-HTL (DMK): $20
  • Bangkok Airport(BKK) to Bangkok hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Castries?

Prices for flights to both Castries and Bangkok change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bangkok $36
    Castries $66
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:


  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)
    $28
  • Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
    $6.28
  • 2 Rotis (Bread)
    $1.41
  • Mango & Sticky Rice
    $0.94
  • Lunch at KFC (for Two)
    $6.28
  • Pad Thai
    $2.20
  • Airport Lunch for 2
    $17
  • Lunch for 2
    $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.

  • Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner : $22
  • Viva Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $24
  • Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $27
  • Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $28
  • Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $28
  • Royal Princess Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise from Bangkok: $31
  • Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $31
  • Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $31
  • Luxury Riverside Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River Bangkok: $33
  • Scenic Bangkok Unicorn Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River: $33
  • White Lotus Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok: $35
  • Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $35

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangkok $18
    Castries $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok

Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Movie Ticket
    $5.02
  • Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
    $11
  • Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
    $1.57
  • Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
    $6.28
  • Club Cover Charge
    $12
  • Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
    $75
  • Fish Pedicure
    $4.71
  • Wat Pho entrance ticket
    $3.14
  • Siriraj Museum (2)
    $13

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Bangkok City Session Walking Tour: $8.03
  • Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $9.00
  • Space and Time Cube Tickets in Bangkok: $9.49
  • Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $10
  • Erawan Museum at Bangkok Admission Ticket: $13
  • Ancient City and Erawan Museum Ticket from Bangkok: $13
  • Bangkok Ancient City Ticket (NON THAI): $14
  • Chinatown By Night Walking Tour: $15
  • Baiyoke Sky Hotel: Observation Deck & Revolving Point Ticket: $15
  • Baiyoke Sky Hotel: Observation Deck & Revolving Point Ticket: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangkok $5.65
    Castries $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Beer
    $1.26

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

  • The Original Bangkok Pub Crawl: $31


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangkok is in Asia and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Castries would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Castries than you might in Bangkok.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.