How much does it cost to travel to Railay Beach?
You should plan to spend around $105 (฿3,864) per day on your vacation in Railay Beach. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $22 (฿790) on meals
- $25 (฿929) on local transportation
- $126 (฿4,624) on hotels
A one week trip to Railay Beach for two people costs, on average, $1,476 (฿54,098). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Railay Beach has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Railay Beach expensive to visit?
Prices in Railay Beach are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.
Within Asia, Railay Beach is a somewhat more expensive destination compared to other places. It is in the top 25% of cities in Asia for its travel costs. While some cities in the region are more expensive, Railay Beach is generally more expensive than most.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Railay Beach Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Railay Beach?
The average Railay Beach trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Railay Beach travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
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Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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฿4,624
($126)
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Local Transportation 1
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฿929
($25)
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Food 2
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฿790
($22)
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Entertainment 1
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฿836
($23)
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Alcohol 2
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฿271 -
813
($7 - 22)
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Accommodation Budget in Railay Beach
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Railay Beach is $63 (฿2,312). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Railay Beach is $126 (฿4,624). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Railay Beach? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Transportation Budget in Railay Beach
Calculated from travelers like you
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The cost of a taxi ride in Railay Beach is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $25 (฿929) per person, per day, on local transportation in Railay Beach.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$25
฿929
How much does it cost to go to Railay Beach? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Railay Beach will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Railay Beach
Calculated from travelers like you
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While meal prices in Railay Beach can vary, the average cost of food in Railay Beach is $22 (฿790) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Railay Beach should cost around $8.62 (฿316) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Railay Beach is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$22
฿790
Typical prices for Food in Railay Beach are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Railay Beach, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.
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Casual Lunch (for Two)
฿200
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Pizza
฿170
Entertainment Budget in Railay Beach
Calculated from travelers like you
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Entertainment and activities in Railay Beach typically cost an average of $23 (฿836) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$23
฿836
Typical prices for Entertainment in Railay Beach are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Railay Beach, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.
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Rock Climbing (for Two)
฿700
Alcohol Budget in Railay Beach
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $15 (฿542) on alcoholic beverages in Railay Beach per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$15
฿542
Typical prices for Alcohol in Railay Beach are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Railay Beach, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.
Water Budget in Railay Beach
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, people spend $1.76 (฿64) on bottled water in Railay Beach per day. The public water in Railay Beach is considered safe to drink.
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Water2
Bottled water for one day
$1.76
฿64
Railay Beach On a Budget
Railay Bay
If you're looking to scale great heights and add more achievements to your list during your vacation, consider a trip to the peninsula of
Rai Leh, or more commonly
Railay Bay or
Railay Beach, in the Krabi region of Thailand. This swimming and rock climbing hotspot is known for its towering limestone peaks and gorgeous surrounding scenery.
Because of the extreme mountains and oceans, Rai Leh is only accessible by boat. Most of them depart from Ao Nang or Krabi. Make sure you get there at a time to share the ride with someone - or else you'll be stuck with a pretty large price tag.
Sights
The peninsula has loads to explore in the way of natural, geological wonders. The Phra Nang Cave, for example, is known as the
Diamond Cave and the reason is no real mystery. Located on the east side of the peninsula, this sight has a small entrance fee that includes a walk along a boardwalk full of glittering formations.
The Phra Nang Shrine, located at the north end of Phra Nang Beach, is one of the manmade wonders of the area. Created to commemorate the spirit of the drowned princess the beach was named for. Fishermen offer tributes in exchange for her favor at this small shrine in a small cave.
For a stunning, but somewhat challenging view follow the path to the viewpoint of Rai Leh and Ton Sai. It's about a 20 minute climb to the top complete with rocks and tree roots. There is a rope to help with the climb, but be sure to wear sensible climbing shoes. After you've reached the viewpoint and taken enough photos, there is another path that leads down towards the jungle. It's another 20 minutes to the lagoon, but this path is steep, rocky, slimy and, most of all, dangerous. To travel to the lagoon you'll want to at least be in decent shape. Keep an eye for monkeys along the way, but only look, don't touch. Also, these little critters are notorious for pick-pocketing - so watch your belongings.
Neighborhoods
The Rai Leh peninsula is split into four primary areas. Phra Nang is a beautiful beach covered in white sand. Located at the southern tip of the peninsula, this area can get crowded during the busy season. Because of this, there is typically a lot of noise from boats coming and going on this beach.
Rai Leh East is the mangrove side of the peninsula. It's not necessarily good for swimming or sunbathing, but there are some restaurants and bars. Rai Leh West is a lovely beach with shallow water where most of the boats from Ao Nang arrive. Watch for rocks under the water if you venture too far out.
Ton Sai is the cove around the corner from Rai Leh West where backpackers and climbers hang out in cheap bars and hotels to talk and practice climbing.
Activities
Rai Leh is the likely the best spot for winter rock climbing in the world. There are over seven hundred routes up the limestone faces that all lead to some of the most magnificent views over the ocean. There are guides operating along the peninsula to help climbers of all experiences. They can help the intro climbers and they'll offer rent-a-belay partners to be sure you get the full climbing experience.
If climbing isn't really your thing, there is also the opportunity for more water activities like diving, snorkeling or kayaking. Kayaking gives visitors a different, but just as stunning view of the areas. There are several spots where you could beach your kayak and explore eroded caves.
Plenty of other activities are available, too, so check out even
more things to do in Railay Beach.
Food and Dining
Rai Leh welcomes so many visitors, it's become a large influence on their dining options - mostly in that it's pleasing to everyone and largely expensive. For outstanding scenery, visit one of the four restaurants on Rai Leh West. For more variety and options, check out the dining selections on Rai Leh East. One small tip: try to get a restaurant near the Diamond Cave for the best view.
Transportation
Everything on Rai Leh is within walking distance. Walking should be no problem - unless you're looking to go to Ton Sai. That region is a longer walk through the jungle. There are no cars or bicycles anywhere on the peninsula.
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