Patong from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Patong, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Patong tripDay to day in Patong, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$11 | A$21 |
| A balanced mix | A$37 | A$47 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$43 | A$53 |
- Local transport: about A$10 a day. Taxi: A$2 to start, then A$0.51 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$12 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, itimaker.com, phuketexpatguide.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
28°F
29°M
30°A
30°M
29°J
29°J
28°A
28°S
28°O
28°N
28°D
28°
The most pleasant months are December to April. February is the driest month (27 mm of rain) and September the wettest (352 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Thailand, place by placeCompare: Japan or Thailand · Thailand or Vietnam · Indonesia or Thailand · Thailand or Malaysia · Thailand or Cambodia · Thailand or Sri Lanka · Thailand or Greece · Mexico or Thailand
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Patong
Patong Beachbeach · half a day- Bangla Road (Soi Bangla)street · half a day
Busy at night
- Kalim Beach Sunset Viewpointviewpoint · a couple of hours
- Freedom Beachbeach · half a day
Steep trail or boat access
Wat Chalongtemple · a couple of hours
Big Buddha Phuketmonument · a couple of hoursHilltop views over the island
Phuket Old Townold town · half a day
Laem Phromthep Viewpointviewpoint · a couple of hoursA famous sunset spot at Phuket's southern tip
- Phang Nga Bay sea canoe day tripexperience · a full day
- Phi Phi and Racha Islands snorkelling day tripexperience · a full day
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Patong cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$21 a person a day eating street food, A$47 with a balanced mix and A$53 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Patong?
The most pleasant months are December to April. February is the driest month (27 mm of rain) and September the wettest (352 mm); daytime highs run from 28 to 30 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Thailand?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Patong?
Patong Beach, Bangla Road (Soi Bangla), Kalim Beach Sunset Viewpoint, Freedom Beach, Wat Chalong.
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