Pattaya from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Pattaya, 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 Pattaya tripDay to day in Pattaya, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £4 | £6 |
| A balanced mix | £19 | £21 |
| Mostly restaurants | £31 | £33 |
- Local transport: about £2 a day. Taxi: £1 to start, then £0.86 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £6 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, thaizer.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are August and November to March. December is the driest month (14 mm of rain) and September the wettest (239 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 Pattaya
Khao Chi Chan Buddha Mountainlandmark · a couple of hoursEasily combined with Nong Nooch next door
- Pattaya Floating Marketmarket · a couple of hours
Sanctuary of Truthlandmark · a couple of hoursHand-carved teak temple on the sea at Naklua, still being built; hard hats provided
- Big Buddha Hill (Wat Phra Yai, Phra Tamnak)temple · a couple of hours
Viewpoint over Pattaya Bay on the same hill
Ko Lan (Coral Island)island · a full dayFerry from Bali Hai pier takes about 45 minutes; Tawaen is the main beach
Pattaya Beach and Beach Roadbeach · a couple of hours
Jomtien Beachbeach · half a day
Walking Streetstreet · a couple of hours
Ramayana Water Parktheme park · a full day- Speedboat and snorkelling trip to the near islandsexperience · 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 Pattaya cost?
Food and getting around come to about £6 a person a day eating street food, £21 with a balanced mix and £33 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Pattaya?
The most pleasant months are August and November to March. December is the driest month (14 mm of rain) and September the wettest (239 mm); daytime highs run from 29 to 31 °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 Pattaya?
Khao Chi Chan Buddha Mountain, Pattaya Floating Market, Sanctuary of Truth, Big Buddha Hill (Wat Phra Yai, Phra Tamnak), Ko Lan (Coral Island).
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