Plan your Pattaya trip

Estimate your Pattaya trip cost in seconds — accommodation, food, transport and activities by style.

Weather by season, the crowds, and when to go (and when to avoid Songkran — or join it).

Baht buses, Grab, scooters and what it all really costs.

Thinking of staying longer? A realistic look at monthly costs.

Pattaya is a dozen towns in one — find the right base for your trip.

Search every hotel, restaurant, bar, beach and guide on the site.

A relaxed week that covers Pattaya's best beaches, islands, culture, gardens and a night or two out — with built-in downtime so it never feels like a race.

A balanced first-timer plan that mixes beach, the city's best sights, an island day and a proper sunset night out — without rushing or relying on a car.

Pattaya does romance better than its reputation suggests — clifftop sunsets, quiet beaches, fine dining and a spa or two. A relaxed two-day plan for couples.

A tasteful, well-paced two-night plan that hits Pattaya's best rooftops, beach clubs and live music — with daytime recovery built in so you actually last the distance.

Proof that Pattaya does brilliant cheap days — free viewpoints, street food, public ferries and a sunset that costs nothing. A three-day plan that keeps the baht in your pocket.

A family-tested three-day plan built around water parks, animals, gardens and beaches — high on fun, low on meltdowns, and easy without a rental car.

A wet day in Pattaya is no disaster — the city is full of indoor, air-conditioned fun. Here's a one-day plan that keeps you dry, busy and happy from morning to night.