The average price of a 7-day trip to South Pattaya is $2,078 for a solo traveler, $3,732 for a couple, and $6,997 for a family of 4. South Pattaya hotels range from $18 to $96 per night with an average of $37, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $300 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 $15 to $39 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 South Pattaya, TH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to UTP and stay in a South Pattaya 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 South Pattaya is usually early to mid August.
Average South Pattaya Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Pattaya for a week is $1,243-$3,027($178-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $982 to $2,376 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $34 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Pattaya for a week is $4,174-$6,582($596-$940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,964 to $4,752 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $34 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Pattaya for a week is $4,660-$11,202($666-$1,600 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,928 to $9,504 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $68 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $82 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Pattaya
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Pattaya? The cheapest trip to South Pattaya is about $161 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $14.
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 South Pattaya for a week is $1,129-$2,742($161-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $18 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $982 to $2,376 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Pattaya for a week is $2,174-$5,244($311-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,964 to $4,752 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Pattaya for a week is $4,348-$10,344($621-$1,478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,928 to $9,504 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $36 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to South Pattaya cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Pattaya Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Pattaya.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Pattaya for a week is $2,622-$11,307($375-$1,615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,121 to $7,009 for first class
Lodging: $52 to $96 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Pattaya for a week is $4,932-$18,834($705-$2,691 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,242 to $14,018 for first class
Lodging: $52 to $96 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Pattaya for a week is $9,864-$35,778($1,409-$5,111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,484 to $28,036 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $192 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Pattaya Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Pattaya is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Pattaya 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.
South Pattaya 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 South Pattaya 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 South Pattaya.
Flight Costs to South Pattaya
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 South Pattaya our data includes 59 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Pattaya 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 South Pattaya, 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 South Pattaya can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $263 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.