Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Hat Yai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hat Yai or Lombok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hat Yai and Lombok 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: Hat Yai or Lombok?
Hat Yai
The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHat Yai $16Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Hat Yai is $16, while the average daily cost in Lombok is $52. 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 Hat Yai and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHat Yai $5.11Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHat Yai $10Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Hat Yai and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Hat Yai or Lombok? 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.
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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: Hat Yai Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hat Yai $0.63Lombok $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hat Yai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hat Yai:
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Private Van transfer from Hatyai City to Pak Bara Pier: $73
- Private Hatyai Airport Transfer to Pak Bara Pier by Van: $69
- private van transfer from Hatyai Airport to Pabara Pier: $68
- Transfer from Hatyai Airport to Koh Lipe: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $23
- Airport transfer from Lombok Airport to Kuta Mandalika : $23
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $23
- Airport Transfer: Airport To Kuta/kuta To Airport: $27
- Lombok Airport Transfer : $27
- Lombok to Lombok Int Airport (LOP) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mataram: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Dusun Kerandangan: $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Senggigi: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Hat Yai or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Hat Yai 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
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Food Meals for one dayHat Yai $10Lombok $12
Typical Food Prices in Hat Yai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hat Yai are as follows:
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Roti Snack$0.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Cooking Class & Garden Tour: $38
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $47
- Babah Peranakan Chinese Cuisine Dinner in Lombok: $60
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Exquisite Dinner with Spectacular View at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $64
- Traditional Cooking Class Experience With Recipes From The Past Generations: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hat Yai -Lombok $10
Tours and Activities in Hat Yai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hat Yai are as follows:
- One Way Speedboat and Van Ticket Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Airport: $30
- One Way Van and Speedboat Ticket Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe: $30
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $31
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Private Lombok Hidden Beach Tour: Elak Elak, Sekotong, and Mekaki Beach: $50
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile Waterfall Trekking Tour: $55
- Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall Tour - Private Day Tour: $55
- One Day Tour Pink Beach East Lombok Excursion: $55
- Lombok Sasak Culture Tour from Mataram: $59
- Private Lombok Cycling Tour : Lingsar Temple, Rice Field, Village & Market Tour: $59
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHat Yai $2.52Lombok $8.15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hat Yai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hat Yai:
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Beer$1.64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hat Yai and Lombok, we can see that Lombok is more expensive. And not only is Hat Yai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hat Yai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hat Yai 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 Lombok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lombok than you might in Hat Yai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hat Yai Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hat Yai or Lombok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Hat Yai or Lombok in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hat Yai as well as Lombok. Hat Yai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Hat Yai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hat Yai usually gets more rain in July than Lombok. Hat Yai gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Hat Yai is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Hat Yai average around 29°C (83°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHat Yai 29°C (83°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Lombok in the Autumn?
Both Lombok and Hat Yai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hat Yai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Hat Yai is May to December. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lombok. It's quite rainy in Hat Yai. In October, Hat Yai usually receives more rain than Lombok. Hat Yai gets 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Hat Yai is around the same temperature as Lombok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hat Yai averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHat Yai 28°C (82°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Hat Yai during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hat Yai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
January to April is the dry season in Hat Yai. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hat Yai. Hat Yai usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Lombok. Hat Yai gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Hat Yai. In the winter, Hat Yai often gets more sunshine than Lombok. Hat Yai gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Hat Yai is around the same temperature as Lombok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hat Yai in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHat Yai 28°C (82°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hat Yai or Lombok in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hat Yai and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hat Yai year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to April in Hat Yai is the dry season. Also, May to December is the rainy season in Hat Yai. In April, Hat Yai usually receives less rain than Lombok. Hat Yai gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Hat Yai is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Hat Yai average around 30°C (85°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHat Yai 30°C (85°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Hat Yai
| Hat Yai | Lombok | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 30°C (85°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 588 mm (23.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 404 mm (15.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.