The average price of a 7-day trip to East Coast Thailand is $2,518 for a solo traveler, $4,522 for a couple, and $8,478 for a family of 4. East Coast Thailand hotels range from $25 to $132 per night with an average of $25, while most vacation rentals will cost $110 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Trat Airport (TDX) are between $1,851 and $3,573 per person for economy flights and $5,808 to $11,212 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $36 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit East Coast Thailand
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TDX and stay in a East Coast Thailand hotel:
- March 19th to July 29th
- August 13th to October 7th (except the week of September 24th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in East Coast Thailand is usually early to mid May.
Average East Coast Thailand Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $1,371-$3,811($196-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $3,109 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $4,226-$8,100($604-$1,157 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $6,218 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $5,136-$14,122($734-$2,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,088 to $12,436 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $87 to $113 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to East Coast Thailand
How cheap can you make a vacation to East Coast Thailand? The cheapest trip to East Coast Thailand is about $175 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $21.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $1,225-$3,629($175-$518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $3,109 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $2,324-$6,892($332-$985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $6,218 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $4,570-$13,604($653-$1,943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,088 to $12,436 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to East Coast Thailand cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury East Coast Thailand Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in East Coast Thailand.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $3,705-$12,255($529-$1,751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,994 to $7,431 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $132 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $7,014-$20,190($1,002-$2,884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,988 to $14,862 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $132 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit East Coast Thailand for a week is $14,028-$37,788($2,004-$5,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $11,976 to $29,724 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $264 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
East Coast Thailand Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in East Coast Thailand is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in East Coast Thailand due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
East Coast Thailand Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on East Coast Thailand hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in East Coast Thailand.
Flight Costs to East Coast Thailand
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,573 average in late December to a low of $1,851 in early to mid May. Median flight price is $1,288. These prices are based on millions of flights. For East Coast Thailand our data includes 10 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to East Coast Thailand from an airport like Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) in Baltimore, MD (the United States) for an average $9,346 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Suvarnabhumi International (BKK) in Bangkok (Thailand) at an average of just $193.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In East Coast Thailand, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,722, so you can easily save about 93% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around East Coast Thailand can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $329 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.