Scuba Diving Cost in Thailand (2026)
A honest estimate of what it really costs to travel and dive in Thailand. This is a per-person $96/day travel budget built from real traveler expenses, not a fixed dive-shop rate.
Typical travel cost in Thailand
Average daily spend per person, real travelers
A one-week trip costs about $672 per person.
Source: BudgetYourTrip — real traveler spending, not a fixed rate.
What this covers — and what it doesn't
The $96/day figure is a travel budget (food, a mid-range hotel, and local transport). It's built from BudgetYourTrip's average per-person daily costs for Thailand, not from our own dive-site prices.
Diving itself is separate: day-boat trips, gear rental and certification courses vary by operator and we don't publish invented per-dive prices. Use the cost calculator to refine your own travel budget, and check the dive sites in Thailand for the actual spots.
Top dive sites in Thailand
View allKoh Bida Nok
Wall-and-reef diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Koh Tao
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Similan Islands
Reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a great fit for most divers.
Richelieu Rock
Diving with liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.