Ko Chang from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Ko Chang, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Ko Chang tripDay to day in Ko Chang, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £5 | £10 |
| A balanced mix | £14 | £18 |
| Mostly restaurants | £18 | £22 |
- Local transport: about £4 a day. Taxi: £1 to start, then £0.00 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £4 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: iamkohchang.com, expatexchange.com, numbeo.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
28°F
28°M
29°A
30°M
29°J
28°J
28°A
28°S
28°O
28°N
29°D
28°
The most pleasant months are November to March. December is the driest month (36 mm of rain) and July the wettest (691 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
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Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Ko Chang
- White Sand Beachbeach · half a day
- Lonely Beachbeach · half a day
- Klong Plu Waterfallwaterfall · half a day
Swimming pool at the base; walk in from the road
- Snorkelling trip in Ko Chang marine parkexperience · a full day
Boat trip to the reefs around the offshore islands
- Guided jungle trek to Klong Plu Waterfallexperience · a full day
Cross-island trek of 8 to 10 hours
- Thai cooking class at Klong Praoexperience · half a day
- Sea kayaking tourexperience · half a day
Day trips off the west coast
- Tree Top Adventure Parkexperience · half a day
Half-day programme
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Ko Chang cost?
Food and getting around come to about £10 a person a day eating street food, £18 with a balanced mix and £22 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Ko Chang?
The most pleasant months are November to March. December is the driest month (36 mm of rain) and July the wettest (691 mm); daytime highs run from 28 to 30 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Thailand?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Ko Chang?
White Sand Beach, Lonely Beach, Klong Plu Waterfall, Snorkelling trip in Ko Chang marine park, Guided jungle trek to Klong Plu Waterfall.
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