A Travel Price Comparison for Thailand Bangkok vs. Railay Beach for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Bangkok Prices
  Railay Beach Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Bangkok $61
  Railay Beach $89

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $61, while the average daily cost in Railay Beach is $89. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bangkok and Railay Beach in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Bangkok $33
  Railay Beach $53
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Bangkok $66
  Railay Beach $106

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Bangkok $4.14
  Railay Beach $21

Typical Local Transportation prices in Bangkok

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

• Tuk Tuk to bus station
  $2.30
• Skytrain Ticket
  $4.61
• Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
  $0.92
• Ferry Ride
  $0.75
• Taxi From Airport
  $7.20
• Short Taxi Ride
  $2.59
• Boat Taxi
  $1.44
• Trains to airport
  $4.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

• Bangkok Airport Departure – Shared Transfer: $12
• Bangkok Airport Private Transfer (Suvarnabhumi Airport): $13
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private): $13
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Departure Transfer (Shared or Pvt): $13
• Airport Transfer from Trang Airport to Hotels: $13
• Bangkok To Pattaya Transfer Service: $14
• Bangkok Airport Arrival – Shared Transfer: $15
• Bangkok Airport Private Transfer (Don Mueang Int'l Airport): $15
• Private Airport Transfer: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok: $16
• Private Airport Transfer: from Bangkok to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): $16
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $17
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Shared Departure Transfer: $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Railay Beach

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Railay Beach:

• Ao Nang: One-Way Railay Beach Longtail Boat Transfer: $31

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Railay Beach?

Prices for flights to both Railay Beach 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 $15
  Railay Beach $18

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)
  $26
• Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
  $5.76
• 2 Rotis (Bread)
  $1.30
• Mango & Sticky Rice
  $0.86
• Lunch at KFC (for Two)
  $5.76
• Pad Thai
  $2.02
• Airport Lunch for 2
  $16
• Lunch for 2
  $21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

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

• Silom Village Authentic Thai Dinner and Performance Ticket: $17
• Luxurious Afternoon Tea or Dinner at the Erawan Tea Rooms: $26
• Skip the Line: Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner: $26
• Bangkok Thai Classical Dance with Thai Set Dinner Ticket: $27
• 2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise: $30
• Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show With Optional Dinner & Transfers: $31
• Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Tour With Optional Dinner.: $31
• Skip the Line:Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket w/(optional) Dinner &Transfers: $32
• Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok (Optional Transfers): $34
• Bangkok Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River: $34
• Bangkok White Orchid Dinner Cruise: $34
• Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River: $34

Typical Food prices in Railay Beach

Some typical examples of dining costs in Railay Beach are as follows:

• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  $5.76
• Pizza
  $4.90

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Bangkok $12
  Railay Beach $19

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
  $4.61
• Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
  $10
• Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
  $1.44
• Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
  $5.76
• Club Cover Charge
  $11
• Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
  $69
• Fish Pedicure
  $4.32
• Wat Pho entrance ticket
  $2.88
• Siriraj Museum (2)
  $12

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

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

• Old Bangkok Instagram Tour: $4.70
• Road to Democracy Audio Tour: Discover Thailand's volatile modern politics: $5.00
• Red Lights, Hummus, and a Beer Stop or Three: Audio Tour of Nana by VoiceMap: $5.13
• Bangkok Chinatown Eats Self-guided Walking and Eating Tour by VoiceMap: $5.13
• Samut Prakan: Erawan Museum Discounted Admission Ticket: $9.39
• Kids Special: Bangkok Fantasia Lagoon Water Park Tickets: $10
• Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket: $10
• Art in Paradise Bangkok Entrance (Ticket Only): $10
• Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket in Bangkok: $10
• 1-Hour Guided Patpong Museum Tour: $11
• Art in Paradise Bangkok Tickets: $12
• The Patpong Museum Bangkok Ticket: $14

Typical Entertainment prices in Railay Beach

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Railay Beach are as follows:

• Rock Climbing (for Two)
  $20

Tours and Activities in Railay Beach

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Railay Beach are as follows:

• Crystal Clear Kayak Tour in Krabi: $30
• Krabi: Hong Islands Full-Day Private Speedboat Charter Tour: $508

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Bangkok $6.87
  Railay Beach $12

Typical Alcohol prices in Bangkok

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

• Beer
  $1.15

Typical Alcohol prices in Railay Beach

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

• Beer
  $1.73

Sample the Local Flavors in Railay Beach

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Railay Beach:

• Railay Pub Crawl: $15