How much does the Full Moon Party cost to enter?

Entry is 200 THB (around 6 USD). You pay at the beach gates on the night and get a wristband. There are no advance tickets.

How much money should I bring to the Full Moon Party?

Budget travellers should bring at least 2,000 THB for the night: 200 THB entry, 1,000–1,200 THB drinks, 200–300 THB food, and 200–400 THB transport back. Mid-range, bring 3,000–5,000 THB. ATMs on Koh Phangan run out around the full moon, so withdraw cash before you arrive.

How much do drinks cost at the Full Moon Party?

Beer costs 80–150 THB. Buckets (spirit plus mixer) cost 150–250 THB. Water costs 30–50 THB. Drinks are sold by vendors all along the beach.

Full Moon Party Cost: How Much Does It Actually Cost?

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Entry to the Full Moon Party is 200 THB (~6 USD). Everything else depends on how you get there, where you sleep, and how much you drink.

🎟️ Entry: 200 THB (~6 USD) at the beach gates
🍺 Drinks: 80–150 THB beer, 150–250 THB bucket
🏨 Accommodation: 400–1,000 THB/night budget, 1,500–4,000 THB mid-range, 4,000+ THB resort
🚢 Ferry from Koh Samui: 200–350 THB one way
💵 Bring cash: ATMs run out before the party. Withdraw before you arrive.

On the night: what to budget

Item	Budget	Mid	Comfort
Entry wristband	200 THB	200 THB	200 THB
Drinks (4–6 hrs)	800–1,200 THB	1,500–2,500 THB	3,000+ THB
Food (street stalls)	150–250 THB	300–500 THB	500–1,000 THB
Body paint / UV	100–200 THB	100–200 THB	100–200 THB
Transport back	200–400 THB	400–800 THB	800–1,400 THB
Total (one night)	~1,500–2,200 THB	~2,500–4,200 THB	~4,600–5,800 THB

Drinks

Beer (Chang, Singha, Leo) runs 80–150 THB from beach vendors. Buckets cost 150–250 THB. A bucket is a spirit (vodka or rum) mixed with Red Bull or soda in a small sand bucket. Water is 30–50 THB and worth buying regularly. Drink from sealed bottles only.

Prices are consistent across vendors. No need to hunt for deals.

Food

Street food stalls line the streets behind the beach. Pad Thai, fried rice, grilled skewers, and fresh fruit all run 60–120 THB per item. Sit-down restaurants on Haad Rin cost 150–300 THB for a main. Eat before the party if you can. The stalls get crowded around 9–11pm.

Getting back

If you're staying on Koh Phangan, a shared songthaew taxi back to your hotel costs 100–200 THB depending on distance. If you're on a round-trip speedboat from Koh Samui, your return is included.

Accommodation: 3 nights minimum

Most hotels near Haad Rin require a 3-night minimum booking around party dates. Prices below are per night around Full Moon week.

Type	Price per night	Example
Budget dorm (hostel)	400–800 THB	WET Hostel	Book →
Budget private room	800–1,500 THB	Tommy Resort	Book →
Mid-range hotel	1,500–3,000 THB	Sarikantang Resort	Book →
Boutique / resort	3,000–6,000 THB	Cocohut Beach Resort	Book →
Luxury villa	6,000–15,000+ THB	Anantara Rasananda	Book →

Prices are higher around Full Moon dates than the rest of the month. Book early. See accommodation options near Haad Rin.

Transport to Koh Phangan

Costs vary by where you start.

Route	Cheapest option	Fastest option
Bangkok	1,200 THB (overnight bus + ferry)	3,500–6,000 THB (flight to Samui + ferry)	Book →
Phuket	1,500–2,000 THB (van + ferry)	1,500–2,000 THB (no flight option)	Book →
Koh Samui	200–350 THB (regular ferry)	500–900 THB (speedboat)	Book →
Koh Tao	300–500 THB (ferry)	300–500 THB	Book →
Surat Thani	400–700 THB (ferry)	400–700 THB	Book →

Full schedule and booking links: transport guide.

Total trip cost (3 nights)

Including accommodation, food, transport, and the party night.

	Budget	Mid-range	Comfort
Accommodation (3 nights)	1,200–2,400 THB	4,500–9,000 THB	12,000–18,000 THB
Party night	1,500–2,200 THB	2,500–4,200 THB	4,600–5,800 THB
Food (3 days)	900–1,500 THB	1,800–3,000 THB	3,000–6,000 THB
Transport (to/from island)	400–700 THB	1,000–2,000 THB	3,000–6,000 THB
Total	~4,000–6,800 THB	~9,800–18,200 THB	~22,600–35,800 THB

In USD: budget 3-night trip runs roughly 115–195 USD. Mid-range is 280–520 USD. Comfort is 650–1,025 USD.

The ATM problem

This is the most common mistake. ATMs in Haad Rin run out of cash in the days before the party. The ones that still work charge 200–220 THB per foreign card withdrawal on top of your bank's own fees.

Withdraw enough THB before you leave Koh Samui or the mainland. Bring more than you think you need. There are no card payment terminals on the beach.

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