Koh Phi Phi 3D2N Budget: Total Trip Cost, Hotel, Food & Activities
Tonsai Bay, Koh Phi Phi: cheaper to visit than it looks
Koh Phi Phi looks pricey on Instagram, but a 3D2N trip from Malaysia can cost less than you'd expect. The total depends on three things: your flight, where you sleep and how many boat tours you take.
This guide breaks down what a 3D2N trip costs per person. It uses prices listed by booking sites and recent travel guides. Everything is shown in baht and ringgit so you can plan without guessing.
Total cost at a glance (per person, 3D2N)
These totals assume you fly KL to Krabi. Room and private taxi costs are split between two people.
| Cost | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flight KL to Krabi | RM258 | RM398 | RM398 |
| Airport to pier (return) | RM49 to RM61 | RM85 to RM122 | RM85 to RM122 |
| Ferry or speedboat (return) | RM122 | RM207 | RM207 |
| Tonsai Pier fee | RM2 | RM2 | RM2 |
| Accommodation (2 nights) | RM110 to RM159 | RM146 to RM305 | RM305 to RM549 |
| Food (3 days) | RM132 to RM220 | RM274 to RM494 | RM329 to RM659 |
| Island tour + park fee | RM195 to RM232 | RM354 to RM476 | RM201 to RM262 |
| Diving (two dives) | Not included | Not included | RM305 to RM427 |
| Viewpoint + longtail taxis | RM4 to RM6 | RM28 to RM43 | RM28 to RM43 |
| Total per person | RM871 to RM1,059 | RM1,496 to RM2,047 | RM1,861 to RM2,669 |
Budget means a hostel bed, the shuttle bus, a standard ferry, a group longtail tour and street food. Mid-range means a shared Tonsai guesthouse room, a private taxi, the speedboat, a private or speedboat tour and restaurant meals. Comfort means a shared Long Beach bungalow, beachfront dining, a private longtail tour and one dive day.
1. Flights from Malaysia
Krabi International Airport: the closest airport to the Phi Phi ferry
Phi Phi has no airport, so you fly into Krabi or Phuket first. Krabi is usually cheaper. It's also closer to the ferry pier.
| Route | Lowest listed one-way fare |
|---|---|
| KL to Krabi | From RM129 (Traveloka) or RM199 (AirAsia) |
| KL to Phuket | From RM208 (Skyscanner Malaysia) or RM212 (AirAsia) |
Book a morning flight. Ferries to Phi Phi stop around 3:00pm, so a late arrival means an extra night on the mainland.
2. Getting from Krabi Airport to Klong Jilad Pier
| Option | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shared shuttle bus | ฿200 to ฿250 per person | 60 to 90 minutes |
| Pre-booked private taxi | ฿700 to ฿1,000 per car | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Airport taxi counter | ฿800 to ฿1,200 per car | 45 to 60 minutes |
Shuttles run roughly 8:00am to 6:00pm. A private taxi split between two people can cost about the same as two shuttle seats.
3. Ferry to Koh Phi Phi
Klong Jilad Pier, Krabi: ferries leave from here for Phi Phi
| Route | Type | Listed one-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Klong Jilad (Krabi) | Ferry | ฿500, ฿700, ฿900 or ฿1,200 depending on the option |
| Klong Jilad (Krabi) | Speedboat | ฿850 |
| Rassada (Phuket) | Standard ferry | From ฿550 |
| Rassada (Phuket) | Speedboat | ฿700 to ฿900 |
On arrival at Tonsai Pier, you pay a ฿20 island fee. Have it ready in cash.
4. Accommodation for 2 nights
Tonsai Village, Koh Phi Phi: the cheapest area to sleep
| Type | Price per night |
|---|---|
| Hostel bunk bed | ฿450 to ฿650 |
| Basic private room | ฿800 to ฿1,500 |
| Tonsai guesthouse | ฿1,200 to ฿2,500 |
| Long Beach bungalow | ฿2,000 to ฿4,500 |
| Luxury resort (Zeavola, SAii) | ฿5,000 and up |
Real examples from September 2026 listings: Phi Phi Hotel from ฿1,259 per night and Panmanee Hotel at ฿1,338 per night. Both are near Tonsai Pier.
Tonsai is the cheapest area. It's also the loudest at night. Long Beach is quieter but needs a longtail ride of ฿100 to ฿150 to reach town.
Long Beach, Koh Phi Phi: quieter nights for a higher price
5. Food and drinks
Tonsai Village, Koh Phi Phi: street food keeps the budget low
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local Thai meal | ฿100 to ฿200 |
| Mid-range restaurant meal | ฿250 to ฿450 |
| Western or beachfront meal | ฿300 to ฿600 |
Eating at Tonsai's local stalls keeps food under RM25 a day. Beachfront dinners can easily triple that. Roti carts around Tonsai are a cheap snack too.
Muslim travellers can find halal options around Tonsai Village. These include the halal market stalls near Al Aslah Mosque.
6. Tours and activities
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh: budget for the ฿400 park fee
| Activity | Price |
|---|---|
| Phi Phi Leh group longtail tour + park fee | ฿1,600 to ฿1,900 |
| Private longtail or speedboat tour + park fee | ฿2,900 to ฿3,900 |
| Private longtail, half day (per boat) | ฿2,500 to ฿3,500 |
| Maya Bay national park fee | ฿400 adult, ฿200 child |
| Phi Phi Viewpoint entry | ฿30 to ฿50 |
| Kayak rental | ฿150 to ฿300 per hour |
| Two-dive fun dive day | ฿2,500 to ฿3,500 |
A private longtail shared by two people can work out cheaper per person than a group speedboat tour. Ask your boatman whether the park fee is included before you pay.
7. Sample 3D2N spending plan (budget)
Phi Phi Viewpoint, Koh Phi Phi: the best ฿50 you will spend
- Day 1Morning flight to Krabi, shuttle to the pier and a 9:00am or 1:30pm ferry. Check in, then catch sunset at Phi Phi Viewpoint. About ฿2,000 including transport and dinner.
- Day 2Phi Phi Leh longtail tour to Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, then a street food dinner. About ฿2,200.
- Day 3Breakfast and a swim at Loh Dalum. Then take the ferry and shuttle back to Krabi. About ฿900.
Money tips for Malaysians
- Bring enough baht from Malaysia. Tonsai ATMs charge about ฿220 per withdrawal.
- Pay pier fees, longtail rides and the park fee in cash.
- Book ferries online in advance during peak months (December to April).
- Travel in shoulder months such as May or November for lower room rates.
- Share private boats with your travel group to cut per-person costs.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting the ฿400 park fee when comparing tour prices.
- Booking a late flight and missing the last ferry.
- Assuming room prices are per person. They are per room.
- Paying for every longtail one way instead of agreeing on a return fare.
- Running out of cash on the island and paying ATM fees.
Sourced from 30rates MYR to THB (9 Oct 2026), Global Gallivanting Koh Phi Phi guide, Visit Thailand Today Koh Phi Phi guide, Phi Phi Island Tours price guide, Uncharted Lens Krabi Airport to Klong Jilad, Klongjiladferrypier.com and Rassadapier.net. Flight fares from Traveloka, AirAsia and Skyscanner Malaysia listings.