Phuket
Thailand · beach · islands · diving · nightlife
8 days · 2 adults · September · 8,666 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (60 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Thailand's typical prices adjusted for Phuket, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,290 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $178 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $256 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $128 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,200 |
| likely $2,176–$4,225 · $1,600 per person · $400 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,290 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $488 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $544 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $224 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $448 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,150 |
| likely $2,822–$5,478 · $2,075 per person · $519 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,290 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,077 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,120 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $512 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $880 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $6,035 |
| likely $4,104–$7,966 · $3,017 per person · $754 per day · modelled confidence | |