Do not be afraid that the recreation areas are at a great distance from each other - this path is easily overcome by boat. With rare exceptions, you can always get from one beach to another. Local residents are willing to earn extra money by driving and for a small amount they will deliver tourists to the right place. A three-hour rental of water transport will cost from 1200 to 1500 baht. And on excursions for groups of tourists, prices are even lower.
From the airport to the capital you will be delivered on average for 600 baht. A trip from Krabi and Ao Nang to a songteo (a passenger car without windows, where 10-12 people can fit on two parallel benches) will cost from 150 to 200 baht. For an excursion from Ao Nang, you will have to pay from 200 to 5000 baht, (the amount of payment depends on the remoteness of the end point and the complexity of the route).
A tourist who wants to visit Cape Railay will be charged 150 baht for a one-way trip, and they will deliver it to nearby islands for 350 baht. In more remote corners, you will have to travel by sea on a longtail (traditional Thai boat with a "bird's tail"). Cruise prices range from 2,000 to 4,000 baht.
Travelers can easily find accommodation for every taste and budget. You can stay in a detached house, guesthouse, hotel, authentic bungalow or luxury villa. Most of the offers are concentrated in the immediate vicinity of the Ao Nang beach.
You can rent a bungalow with a fan (which is important in such a climate) for 600 baht per day. Accommodation equipped with air conditioning will cost more - prices start at 800 baht. The cost of rooms in a three-star hotel is from 1300 to 1600 baht per day.
The hotel business is developed and diverse. Lovers of comfort will appreciate the luxurious rooms of five-star hotels located right on the beach. More economical tourists are waiting for numerous modest hostels and tented camps. Cheapest place to stay in the city. As a rule, tourists use it as a transit point - after spending the night once, they go to the islands, which the province is famous for.
When checking into a Thai hotel, remember that they are almost always non-smoking. In Krabi Town, housing is significantly cheaper, but there are fewer options for settling. Those arriving on a family vacation can save money at the Vogue Resort & Spa Ao Nang - children under the age of twelve are accommodated free of charge.
A house at a relatively short distance from the beach is rented for a month for 10,000 baht. In addition, homeowners can request 5,000 baht as a deposit. Water and electricity bills are not included in the rent. There are no problems with the Internet, but in most cases you will also have to pay separately for using the network. Remember - in any Asian country, you need to bargain - this will bring down the price and save the budget.
Russians began to visit Krabi relatively recently. Most often, tourists who want to have a pleasant two-week vacation pay attention to the resort, and those who find themselves in the province on their way to another point in Thailand. However, there are already citizens who are ready to stay in this cozy region for the whole winter and even longer.
The availability of housing for long-term rental is affected by the season - during the period when the flow of tourists subsides, renting a house or apartment is much easier. In the "high season" there are mostly options away from the coast.
The cost is influenced by several factors: the distance to the sea, the size of the room and the level of comfort. A house with one medium-sized living room, a bathroom and a cooking area, located a ten-minute drive from the beach, will cost the tenant 6,000 - 8,000 baht. Two-room house - 10,000 - 15,000 baht. Utility bills are paid separately.
Wealthier vacationers can afford to rent a villa or luxury apartments, located as close to the sea as possible. Such housing is rented for a shorter period. A four-room villa with a separate kitchen, a swimming pool and a designer renovation is rented for five days for 15,000 - 20,000 baht (you can count on a small discount in the low season). The cost of living for a month or more is usually discussed on an individual basis.
Economy class rooms are rented daily for 1200 - 1300 baht, although after spending some time searching, you can find an option for 800 baht.
Coming to Krabi, it should be borne in mind that dwellings of average and low level of comfort are often not equipped with a kitchen. There are no stoves in them, only a place for eating is allocated.
Compared to neighboring Phuket, the cost of living in Krabi is much lower. This is largely due to the fact that Phuket is more advertised and known in the tourism world.
As elsewhere, the price of groceries and ready meals depends on the level of the institution and its location. In small eateries on the streets, you can dine for 60 - 150 baht. At a merchant with a macaron (a mobile cooking cart), the price varies from 60 to 100 baht. In a reputable restaurant in Ao Nang or an establishment at a hotel, the cost of the same dishes grows by one and a half, or even twice, and a dinner for two will cost 2,500 baht and more.
Here you will find dishes familiar to Europeans, as well as something reminiscent of them, but with a Thai flavor. Often on the menu, carbonara or bolognese is adjacent to noodles fried with zucchini and shrimp. The closer a restaurant or cafe is to places where tourists gather, the higher the prices are. However, even in the center of Krabi town or on Ao Nang beach, you can find delicious and unusual dishes for very cheap. For a hearty meal, you will have to pay from 50 to 600 Thai baht. Despite the proximity of the sea, seafood, as well as elite beef, will cost the most.
In Thailand, there are also establishments of famous world brands. So, on the beach in Ao Nang Bay, located just 20 kilometers from Krabi Town, there are Burgerking and McDonald's fast foods known to Russians, as well as a Starbucks coffee shop.
Food courts located in large BigC and Tesco Lotus supermarkets are often singled out as a separate group of establishments. Here, mainly Thai cuisine is presented, however, it is possible to choose mild and even dietary dishes. Unusual and unusual system of calculation. A certain amount of money is credited to the card, which is issued to the visitor at the entrance. The card can be used at any cash desk of the food court. The rest of the funds are returned at the exit. The system eliminates downtime associated with the issuance of change and speeds up the maintenance process. One dish costs from 40 to 70 TBH.
Barbecue Buffet is an institution where, by paying 200 TBH, you can get unlimited access to meat and fish delicacies. This format is suitable for meat-eaters who do not want to spend money on a side dish. But remember that a constantly heated brazier creates unbearable heat in such places, which soft drinks help to endure. And their cost in the buffet is much (15 - 20%) higher than in ordinary cafes.
The Thais have an amazing feature - almost the entire population of this country does not spend time cooking at home. Locals eat in numerous cafes located away from tourist areas. However, the employees of these establishments are open-minded and will gladly serve a client of any nationality if he can explain what he wants.
The staff of such establishments speaks only the local dialect and the language barrier can be a problem. But it is here that gourmets will find Thai cuisine that is not adapted to the tastes of visitors. It should be remembered that most dishes are generously seasoned with hot spices. For 50 - 80 baht you will get a full meal and drinks.
In order for people to have a bite to eat literally on the go, “makashnitsy” drive along the streets of Thai cities. The Thais themselves call such carts "rot khen", which is derived from the word "push". However, among our compatriots, just such an option has become entrenched.
If earlier it was mostly handcarts that the seller pushed in front of him, then in our time it is often an adapted bike, decorated in a special style. The assortment on one trolley is small - no more than three dishes. Most often these are soups, rice or noodles, kebabs or pancakes, but there are even rolls and sushi. The amount of food is limited by the size of the top, so all products are fresh.
