Travel sites love to push flight + hotel bundles, but are they really cheaper — or just convenient? Some travelers swear by booking everything separately to save cash and stay flexible, especially when bouncing between cities like Bangkok and Pattaya. So what’s your experience? Is it cheaper to book flights and hotels separately or as a package when visiting Thailand? Share your tips, wins, and warnings.
For Thailand trips, booking separately is usually cheaper and gives you way more flexibility — especially if you’re mixing Bangkok and Pattaya. Flight + hotel packages on Expedia or Booking.com look convenient, but the hotel options are limited and often not girl-friendly. You’re better off watching flight deals (Skyscanner, Google Flights) and then booking the hotel direct — or through Agoda for discounts. Packages rarely include the good hotels near nightlife zones anyway. You want freedom, not a tourist trap.
I’ve tried both, and booking separately always wins — unless you’re doing a honeymoon-style beach resort. For adult travel, you need to be mobile. Sometimes I switch hotels mid-trip depending on the scene. Flights are easy to find for $600–$800 roundtrip if you book early. Hotels in Pattaya or Bangkok run as low as $30–$70/night for decent spots. Packages often stick you in touristy zones far from the fun. If you want nightlife, gogo bars, BJ bars, and massage parlors at your doorstep — book it your way.
