The average price of a 7-day trip to Koh Samet is $2,512 for a solo traveler, $4,512 for a couple, and $8,458 for a family of 4. Koh Samet hotels range from $40 to $604 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $650 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to U-Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) are between $1,904 and $2,829 per person for economy flights and $5,975 to $8,877 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $87 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 Koh Samet, TH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to UTP and stay in a Koh Samet hotel:
- January 15th to February 4th (except the week of January 22nd)
- March 19th to April 22nd
- July 30th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Koh Samet is usually early to mid August.
Average Koh Samet Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Koh Samet for a week is $1,553-$3,709($222-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $982 to $2,518 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Koh Samet for a week is $4,638-$7,458($663-$1,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,964 to $5,036 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Koh Samet for a week is $5,588-$13,438($798-$1,920 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,928 to $10,072 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $155 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Koh Samet
How cheap can you make a vacation to Koh Samet? The cheapest trip to Koh Samet is about $188 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $52 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 $32.
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 Koh Samet for a week is $1,314-$3,223($188-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $982 to $2,518 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $52 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Koh Samet for a week is $2,436-$6,014($348-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,964 to $5,036 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $52 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Koh Samet for a week is $4,872-$11,854($696-$1,693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,928 to $10,072 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $78 to $115 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Koh Samet cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Koh Samet Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Koh Samet.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Koh Samet for a week is $3,992-$16,175($570-$2,311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $157 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,573 to $6,496 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $604 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $650 to $1,430 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Koh Samet for a week is $7,132-$23,770($1,019-$3,396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $314 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,146 to $12,992 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $604 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $650 to $1,430 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Koh Samet for a week is $14,264-$44,108($2,038-$6,301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $628 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $10,292 to $25,984 for first class
Lodging: $284 to $1,208 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $975 to $2,288 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Koh Samet Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Koh Samet is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Koh Samet 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.
Koh Samet 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 Koh Samet 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 Koh Samet.
Flight Costs to Koh Samet
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,829 average in early June to a low of $1,904 in early to mid August. Median flight price is $1,560. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Koh Samet our data includes 59 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Koh Samet from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $13,538 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chiang Mai International (CNX) in Chiang Mai (Thailand) at an average of just $60.
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 Koh Samet, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $925, so you can easily save about 49% 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 Koh Samet can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $590 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.