Which place is cheaper, Lombok or Sukhothai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sukhothai or Lombok?
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 Sukhothai and Lombok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Lombok?
Sukhothai
If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.
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 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in 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 daySukhothai $59Lombok $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Sukhothai is $59, 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 Sukhothai and Lombok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSukhothai $23Lombok $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSukhothai $46Lombok $58
Compare Hotels in Sukhothai and Lombok
Looking for a hotel in Sukhothai 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: Sukhothai Hotel Prices and Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sukhothai $17Lombok $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sukhothai
Also for Sukhothai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $322
- Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $268
- One -Way Private Transfer to Chiang Mai: $187
- Sukhothai Hotel Transfer: to/from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: $159
- Sukhothai : private car transfer to/from Chiang Mai: $138
- Sukhothai airport: Transfer to Sukhothai Historical Park: $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Service to Lombok Airport : $22
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Wisata Alam Semongkat: $210
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lopok: $152
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Sigar Penjalin to Lombok Airport (LOP): $50
- Private Transfer from Senggigi to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Mangsit to Lombok Airport (LOP): $32
- Private Transfer from Lombok to Lombok International Airport: $39
- Private Transfer from Lombok hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $36
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok Airport (LOP): $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Sukhothai or Lombok?
Prices for flights to both Lombok and Sukhothai 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 daySukhothai $19Lombok $12
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.Sukhothai $33Lombok $10
Tours and Activities in Sukhothai
For Sukhothai, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cycling Sukhothai Full Day Countryside Tour: $32
- 2.5-Hours Guided Countryside Sunset Bike Tour: $18
- Full-Day Historical Park Cycling Tour with Lunch: $42
- Half-Day Countryside Bike Tour: $26
- Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour: $42
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- 2 Days Private Tetebatu and Rinjani Nature Tour in Lombok: $169
- 2D/1N (Hostel) Backpacker Lombok Tour Package: $205
- 3 Days Mount Rinjani Complete Tour @All In One Price: $221
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking : $269
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $185
- Beach Tour in Lombok Indonesia: $51
- Benang Kelambu Waterfall And Culture Full Day Tour : $75
- Best Lombok Rice Terrace Walking Tour With Waterfall & Monkey: $60
- Camping Tour in Sasak Mountain Lombok Island: $89
- Complete your Lombok Holiday with Lombok Instagram Tour: $50
- Cultural Tour of Lombok with English Speaking Guide: $63
- Daily Tour: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySukhothai $12Lombok $8.15
When comparing the travel costs between Sukhothai and Lombok, we can see that Sukhothai is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sukhothai Expensive? and Is Lombok Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Sukhothai or Lombok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Sukhothai or Lombok in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sukhothai and Lombok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Sukhothai year-round. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Sukhothai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Sukhothai usually receives more rain than Lombok. Sukhothai gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Sukhothai is a little warmer than Lombok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sukhothai in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Lombok averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySukhothai 29°C (84°F)Lombok 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Lombok in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sukhothai as well as Lombok. Sukhothai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Also, October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. May to October in Sukhothai is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Lombok. Sukhothai receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sukhothai usually gets more rain in October than Lombok. Sukhothai gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Sukhothai is generally around the same temperature as Lombok. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 28°C (83°F), and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSukhothai 28°C (83°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Lombok in the Winter?
Both Lombok and Sukhothai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Sukhothai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Lombok. Sukhothai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually receives more sunshine than Lombok during winter. Sukhothai gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Lombok receives 188 hours of full sun in the winter.
Sukhothai is cooler than Lombok in the winter. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Lombok fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySukhothai 25°C (77°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Lombok in the Spring?
Both Lombok and Sukhothai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Sukhothai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
October to April is the dry season in Sukhothai. May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually gets less rain in April than Lombok. Sukhothai gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lombok receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Sukhothai. In the spring, Sukhothai is a little warmer than Lombok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sukhothai in April average around 32°C (89°F), and Lombok averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSukhothai 32°C (89°F)Lombok 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Lombok and Sukhothai
| Sukhothai | Lombok | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (86°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 31°C (87°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 241 mm (9.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 6 mm (0.2 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.