Chapter 3 of 15 · Budget
How much a Phuket trip costs: budgeting
What to budget per day and per week across three comfort tiers, what makes up the costs and how to save. With real 2026 prices.
Three budget tiers
Budget
Guesthouse or modest hotel, street food and cafes, a scooter. Comfortable for backpackers and long stays.
Mid-range
A good 3–4★ hotel or apartment, restaurants, taxi/Grab, tours. The most common format.
Comfort
A villa with a pool, restaurants and beach clubs, a car with a driver, private tours.
What the costs add up from
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FAQ
How much money for a week in Phuket?
For two in mid-range — roughly 35,000–60,000 ฿ a week (stay, food, transport, a couple of tours). Budget from 20,000 ฿; comfort with a villa, much more.
Is Phuket expensive?
It can be cheap or expensive. Street food, a scooter and the green season cut costs a lot; a villa, restaurants and a driver raise them. Very flexible by budget.
How much does a day in Phuket cost?
Budget — 1,000–1,800 ฿/day per person, mid-range — 2,500–4,500 ฿, comfort — from 8,000 ฿. Flights not included.
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