A Travel Price Comparison for Thailand Krabi vs. Pattaya for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Krabi or Pattaya?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Pattaya can help you decide which place is right for you.

Krabi

Thailand is covered in beaches, but if you're more interested in immersion in Thai culture than the salty ocean, consider a trip to Krabi, also known as "Krabi Town". Pronounced "Grabee," this small, but bustling city is just up the river from the coast, and is the gateway to the beaches in the surrounding Province of Krabi. Krabi Town is full of hotels, agencies and western restaurants, but if you look hard enough, you'll easily see the energy and life of Thailand. While there are no beaches in the town itself, there is plenty of Thai culture to experience.

Pattaya

Go where the locals go. If that is your vacation motto, you will want to take a look at the popular weekend getaway of Pattaya, Thailand. This seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand is just outside of Bangkok, and full of resorts, beer bars and beaches.

Hosting more than five million visitors a year, Pattaya is easily accessed from the capital and the airport. Keep in mind, the sex tourism industry is still a large money earner for this city, but efforts by local authorities have created resorts and attractions for families and vacationers from all around the world.

Which city is cheaper, Pattaya or Krabi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $42, while the average daily cost in Pattaya is $54. 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 Krabi and Pattaya in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Krabi $26
    Pattaya $20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Krabi $52
    Pattaya $40

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Krabi $3.76
    Pattaya $9.64
Typical Local Transportation prices in Krabi

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


  • Scooter Rental
    $8.44
  • Short Tuk-Tuk Ride
    $2.81
  • 2 Bottles of Gasoline
    $2.25
  • Longboat Taxi from Town
    $5.62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi

Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer To/From Khao Sok Area: $141
  • Private Transfer from Krabi to Phuket with 2h of Sightseeing: $91
  • Krabi Airport: Private Transfers to/from Hotels in Koh Lanta: $87
  • Private Transfer from Krabi City to Krabi (KBV) Airport: $41
  • Private Round Trip Transfer between Krabi Town and KBV Krabi Airport: $39
  • Superfast Transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by Arisa Speed Boat: $37
  • Phuket: Speedboat Transfer To/From Ko Phi Phi Don: $31
  • Private Departure Transfer from Krabi Town to KBV Krabi Airport: $19
  • Ferry Transfer Phuket To/From Phi Phi: $16
  • Ferry Transfer To/From Koh Phi Phi with Van Transfer: $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pattaya

Also for Pattaya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Tiffany's Show Pattaya Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $44
  • Sanctuary of Truth at Pattaya Admission Ticket with Transfer: $35
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum at Pattaya with Return Transfer: $52
  • Return hotel transfers to Gems Gallery Pattaya (Jewelry): $2.56
  • Ramayana Water Park Admission with Hotel Transfers from Pattaya: $65
  • Ramayana Water Park Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $55
  • Private Transfer: Pattaya to Bangkok: $82
  • Private Transfer: DMK Airport to Pattaya hotel 100% All-Electric Car: $85
  • Private Transfer: BKK Airport to Pattaya hotel 100% All-Electric Car: $100
  • Private Transfer from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $73
  • Private Transfer from Pattaya Hotel to DMK Airport: $73
  • Private Transfer from Pattaya Hotel to Bangkok Airport or Don Muang Airport: $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Pattaya?

Prices for flights to both Pattaya and Krabi 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
    Krabi $10
    Pattaya $18
Typical Food prices in Krabi

For Krabi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $7.03
  • Drinks on the Beach
    $6.75
  • Sit Down Dinner (for Two)
    $17
  • Nice Dinner (for Two)
    $31
  • Mango Shake
    $1.41
  • Pad Thai
    $2.81
  • Fruit from the Market
    $1.69
  • Pancakes
    $2.81
  • Coffee & Cake
    $2.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi

For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Private 4-Island Sunset Tour with Dinner: $721

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pattaya

For Pattaya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Drink Drunk Drunk night & Sunset landmark selfie with Dinner: $56

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Krabi $8.39
    Pattaya $17
Typical Entertainment prices in Krabi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Krabi's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Thai-English Book
    $9.28
  • Thai Massages (for Two)
    $22
  • Bikini & Sarong
    $17
  • Yoga Class (1 Hour)
    $12
  • Backgammon Set (travel size)
    $7.03
  • Kayak Trip (for Two)
    $53

Tours and Activities in Krabi

For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • From Koh Phi Phi: Island Hopping and Snorkeling Tour: $55
  • From 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat: $306
  • Ko Lanta: Koh Rok and Koh Haa Snorkelling Tour by Speedboat: $62
  • Ko Lanta: Mangrove Kayaking Half-Day Tour: $36
  • Koh Lanta: Half-Day 3 Island and Kayaking Tour: $152
  • Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
  • Krabi 4 Island Tour By Speed Boat From Krabi: $54
  • Krabi : 4-Hour City Tour with Tiger Cave Temple: $81
  • ATV Adventure: $39
  • Half-Day Zip Line Adventure: $58
  • Hong Islands Boat Tour with Panorama Viewpoint: $41
  • Island-Hopping Tour to Railay Beach, Poda, and More: $330

Tours and Activities in Pattaya

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pattaya.

  • 3-Hour Mini Siam Tour in Pattaya: $55
  • Admission Ticket to Ramayana Water Park in Pattaya: $41
  • Alcazar Cabaret Admission Ticket with Optional Hotel Pickup in Pattaya: $16
  • Alcazar Cabaret Admission Ticket with Optional Hotel Pickup in Pattaya: $21
  • Alcazar Cabaret Show Admission Tickets: $19
  • Alcazar Cabaret Show at Pattaya Admission Ticket: $17
  • Art in Paradise Pattaya Entrance (Ticket Only): $9.09
  • Art in Paradise at Pattaya Admission Ticket: $15
  • Art in Paradise in Pattaya Admission Ticket: $15
  • Bangkok Temples Private Tour from Pattaya – Full Day: $150
  • Coral Island (Koh Larn) & Sanctuary of Truth Private Tour from Pattaya –Full Day: $85
  • Coral Island (Koh Larn) Tours with Lunch: $18

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Krabi $3.58
    Pattaya $6.75
Typical Alcohol prices in Krabi

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


  • Beer
    $2.53
  • Cocktails (for Two)
    $8.44

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Krabi and Pattaya, we can see that Pattaya is more expensive. And not only is Krabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Krabi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krabi 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 Pattaya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pattaya than you might in Krabi.

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