Koh Phi Phi isn't the cheapest destination in Thailand, it's an island, with island prices. But well prepared, your budget can go from single to fivefold for the same postcard decor.
We have lived on Koh Phi Phi since 2019. These are the actual prices we are seeing in 2026, not those from blogs written from Europe.
2026 reference prices
| Category | Price observed |
|---|---|
| Ferry Phuket ↔ Phi Phi | from 650 THB / person (950 by speedboat) |
| Ferry Krabi ↔ Phi Phi | from 750 THB / person (1,050 by speedboat) |
| Budget guesthouse / night | 800-1,500 THB |
| Hotel 3★ / night | 2,500-3,500 THB |
| Laem Tong Resort / night | 6,000-12,000 THB |
| Street food | 80-120 THB |
| Simple restaurant | 200-350 THB |
| Speedboat day tour (Magic Day) | 1,900 THB |
| Maya Bay Sunrise (Morning Maya) | from 900 THB |
| Private long-tail 2 hours (up to 3 people) | from 2,500 THB |
| First dive (2 dives) | 3,700 THB |
| Thai massage 1 hour | 300-400 THB |
| National park fees | 400 THB adult / 200 THB child |
Indicative rate: €1 ≈ 36-37 THB.
Three detailed budgets (3 nights)
Backpacker profile · ~€170
Hostel, street food, a major excursion.
- Round-trip ferry: THB 1,300 (from Phuket; THB 1,500 from Krabi)
- 3 nights in a guesthouse: 2,400 THB
- Meal (street food + 7-Eleven): ~1,800 THB
- 1 excursion: Morning Maya 900 THB (or half-day long-tail group ~1,000)
- Park fee: 400 THB
- Extras: 500 THB
Total: ~6,300-7,400 THB (175-205 €)
Mid-range profile · ~€390
3★ hotel, restaurants, two outings, a massage.
- Round-trip ferry: THB 1,300 (from Phuket; THB 1,500 from Krabi)
- 3 nights hotel 3★: 8,400 THB
- Restaurant meals: ~2,200 THB
- Magic Day speedboat: 1,900 THB
- Sunrise or snorkeling trip: ~900 THB
- Park fee: 400 THB
- Massage + extras: ~700 THB
Total: ~14,200-15,700 THB (390-435 €)
Resort profile · €850+
Resort in Laem Tong, private outings, spa.
- Ferry (or speedboat) round trip: 1,300-1,900 THB
- 3 nights resort: 21,000 THB
- Meal: ~2,800 THB
- Private long-tail sunset: 2,500-3,500 THB
- Magic Day or baptism dive: 1,900-3,700 THB
- Spa + extras: ~2,000 THB
Total: ~31,000-34,000 THB (850-950 €)
The costs we always forget
- National park fees: THB 400/adult, THB 200/child (4-11 years old), for Maya Bay, Bamboo Island and Phi Phi Leh. They are rarely included in the price of the tours: bring cash.
- Luggage transfer on arrival, porters at Tonsai pier (50-100 THB) if your hotel is far away.
- Water and sunscreen, more expensive on the island than in Phuket; stock up first.
- Money withdrawal, ATMs charge 220 THB per withdrawal: withdraw a large amount once.
Where to save without sacrificing
- The Tonsai market and stalls at lunchtime, full meal at 80-120 THB
- Only one excursion, but complete, the Magic Day (1,900 THB) covers Maya Bay + Pileh + Bamboo in one day: better than two average U-turns
- Guesthouse fan outside very high season, the island is experienced outside
- Ferry rather than speedboat, 300 THB difference per trip, for 1 hour more
Where it's worth spending more
- Sunrise at Maya Bay (Morning Maya, from 900 THB), the almost empty bay, the #1 memory of most of our travelers
- A private long-tail at sunset, from 2,500 THB for your group, unforgettable as a couple
- A hotel with swimming pool, 500-800 THB more, valuable between two sea trips
Budget depending on duration
| Duration | Backpacker | Mid-range | Resort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | ~€140 | ~€290 | ~€600 |
| 3 nights | ~€170 | ~€390 | ~€850 |
| 4 nights | ~€220 | ~€500 | ~€1,100 |
Our advice: 3 nights is the ideal duration to enjoy without blowing the budget.
A tailor-made budget?
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