City Guide
Phuket
Phuket gets a bad rap for being expensive. At $40-55/day it's pricier than other Thai islands — but manageable.
Daily Budget
$40
Best Months
Airport
Surf
Daily Budget Breakdown
$21
$16
Hostel
$20.52Range: $14.36 – $30.78
Dorm bed
$20.52Food
$16.00Range: $8.00 – $24.00
Street food / cheap meal
$4.00Restaurant meal
$12.00Local beer
$3.00Coffee
$2.50Transport
$4.00Range: $2.00 – $6.00
Local transport
$2.00Activities
$0.00Range: $0.00 – $0.00
Estimated Daily Range$40 – $90.59
When to Visit
Jan
Dry
Feb
Dry
Mar
Dry
Apr
Best
May
Best
Jun
Good
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Good
Oct
Monsoon
Nov
Monsoon
Dec
Shoulder
Getting There
How Phuket Compares
Ferry & Transport Connections
| Destination | Type | Duration | Price | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krabi | ferry | 2h 11m | $5–$0 | |
| Koh Phi Phi | ferry | 2h | $12–$18 | |
| Koh Phi Phi | ferry | 2h | $12–$18 | |
| Koh Lanta | ferry | 3h | $18–$25 | |
| Koh Lanta | ferry | 3h | $18–$25 | |
| Koh Phangan | ferry | 10h 38m | $35–$48 | |
| Koh Tao | ferry | 10h 38m | $36–$50 | |
| Koh Samui | ferry | 13h | $42–$68 | |
| Langkawi | ferry | 7h 30m | $107–$155 |