Taken as a whole, Phuket is also the most expensive part of Thailand for visitors. There are definitely some affordable options, especially for those who are willing to stay a bit inland, but the deluxe resorts in Phuket are definitely expensive compared to anywhere else in Southeast Asia. The high season is from December through March, and there are so many resorts that competition keeps prices reasonable, but the rest of the year Phuket has the cheapest 5-star resorts in the world.
Once you have a room it’s possible to enjoy yourself and not spend much more, as budget food and drink options are available not far from most hotels, but if you want to snorkel or scuba dive or sail, it’s going to cost you. If you are on a backpacker budget then you’ll find the cheapest options in Phuket Town rather than along the beaches, but it also means riding buses back and forth each day, which takes some of the fun out of visiting a resort island.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 6.00 - 38.00 |
| 13.00 - 60.00 |
| 18.00 - 100.00 |
| 38.00 - 156.00 |
| 82.00 - 222.00 |
Ninas Guesthouse2 Doubles from US$43/night | |
A great budget choice located in the expat area of Patong Beach, walking distance to the sand, but quiet at night. | |
Bazoomhaus Doubles from US$56/night | |
The Nap Patong Hotel Doubles from US$119/night | |
This popular 4-star with a gorgeous pool is near the mellow part of Patong Beach, but only a 10-minute walk into the crazy/nightlife area. |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 4.66 - 13.97 |
Pineapple Guesthouse Beds from US$6.50/night | |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket Aquarium | This family-friendly attraction is on the southern coast of the island. | adults children | 5.18 2.88 |
| Butterfly Garden & Insect World | See thousands of butterflies and a lot more at this unique attraction near the center of Phuket island. | adults 4-10 | 8.64 4.32 |
| Snorkeling tour (all-day) | Choose from a wide variety of tours and operators, combining various nearby islands. | premium budget | 109.38 28.79 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Food at resorts will usually cost much more than options across the road. | 2.01 - 4.32 |
| Budget lunch | Depending on which part of Phuket you are based in, prices can vary greatly. | 2.88 - 5.76 |
| Budget dinner | Some sit-down restaurants near the resorts can be great bargains, but not all of them. | 5.76 - 11.51 |
| Beer (.33l bottle) | As with other things, it all depends on which area you are in. Phuket Town is cheapest. | 2.01 - 3.45 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to beach resorts | 18.85 - 28.79 |
| Shared minibus from airport to resorts | 2.88 - 5.18 |
| Local bus from airport to resorts | 0.72 - 1.15 |
| 3km tuk-tuk (taxi) ride in Phuket | 9.21 - 11.51 |
| Local bus ride in Phuket | 0.72 - 1.15 |