The average price of a 7-day trip to Ko Racha Yai is $1,409 for a solo traveler, $2,531 for a couple, and $4,744 for a family of 4. Ko Racha Yai hotels range from $40 to $211 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $160 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Phuket International Airport (HKT) are between $886 and $1,462 per person for economy flights and $2,780 to $4,588 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $75 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 Ko Racha Yai, TH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HKT and stay in a Ko Racha Yai hotel:
- January 29th to April 22nd (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of October 1st)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ko Racha Yai is usually early November.
Average Ko Racha Yai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $793-$2,042($113-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $466 to $1,199 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $28 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $2,288-$4,292($327-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $932 to $2,398 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $28 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $2,812-$7,532($402-$1,076 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,864 to $4,796 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $106 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $42 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ko Racha Yai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ko Racha Yai? The cheapest trip to Ko Racha Yai is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 50% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $33.
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 Ko Racha Yai for a week is $776-$2,143($111-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $466 to $1,199 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $1,354-$3,566($193-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $932 to $2,398 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $2,708-$6,700($387-$957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,864 to $4,796 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Ko Racha Yai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ko Racha Yai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ko Racha Yai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $1,858-$5,476($265-$782 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $937 to $2,410 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $160 to $336 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $3,152-$8,936($450-$1,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,874 to $4,820 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $160 to $336 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ko Racha Yai for a week is $6,304-$16,864($901-$2,409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,748 to $9,640 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $422 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ko Racha Yai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ko Racha Yai is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ko Racha Yai 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.
Ko Racha Yai 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 Ko Racha Yai 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Ko Racha Yai.
Flight Costs to Ko Racha Yai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,462 average in late December to a low of $886 in early November. Median flight price is $1,006. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ko Racha Yai our data includes 187 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ko Racha Yai from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $6,782 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Don Mueang International (DMK) in Bangkok (Thailand) at an average of just $45.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ko Racha Yai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $576, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Ko Racha Yai can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $476 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.