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.

Just south of Pattaya, the fishing town of Bang Saray and the quieter southern coast offer fresh seafood, calm beaches and a slower pace.

There is far more to Pattaya than the beach. This two-day plan focuses on temples, art, gardens and local life.

Pattaya’s prettiest beaches are a short ferry ride away on Koh Larn. Here is how to do the island in a single, well-paced day.

Five days is enough to see the best of Pattaya and slow down too. This plan balances beaches, culture, a day trip and a night out.

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.

Pattaya is one of Thailand’s most underrated eating cities, from street seafood to fine dining. Here is how to eat your way through it.

With dozens of championship courses within an hour, Pattaya is one of Asia’s top golf bases. Here is an easy three-day golf break.

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.

Swap the nightlife for a slower, restorative trip. This three-day plan leans into spas, yoga, healthy food and quiet beaches.

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.

Quieter and more laid-back than central Pattaya, Jomtien is made for a slow beach day with good food. Here is the easy version.

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.