In short
- General park entry is completely free.
- Foreigners pay 80 THB per major temple.
- A six-temple pass costs 300 THB.
In this article
Visiting Ayutthaya Historical Park requires a bit of budget planning. You can walk or bike around the public ruins for free, but the most famous structures charge an admission fee at the gate.
Is Ayutthaya Historical Park free to enter?
No, foreign visitors pay 40 THB to enter.
You can walk or cycle along the paths connecting the ruins without a ticket. You only need to pay when crossing the boundary walls into the major enclosed temples.
How much is the Ayutthaya entrance fee per temple?
Foreigners pay 40 THB to enter each major enclosed temple.
Thai nationals pay a reduced rate of 10 THB per temple. If you only plan to visit two or three temples, buying individual tickets at the gate is your cheapest option.
What is the Ayutthaya multi-temple pass?
It is a flat-rate ticket that covers entry to six major temples for 220 THB.
This pass saves you 80 THB if you visit all six included sites. You can buy the pass at the ticket booth of any participating temple.
| Ticket Type | Cost for Foreigners |
|---|---|
| Single Temple Ticket | 50 THB |
| Six-Temple Pass | 220 THB |
Do guided tours cover the Ayutthaya entrance fee?
It depends on the tour and the booking options you select.
Some tours bundle the entry fees into the total price, while others leave it out. Always check the inclusions before booking. If your tour excludes tickets, bring small cash bills to pay at the gates.
Can I pay the Ayutthaya entrance fee by card?
No, you should bring cash in small bills.
Temple ticket booths do not accept credit cards. Bring plenty of 50 and 100 THB notes to cover your entry fees, bicycle rentals, and drinks.
Is the 220 THB temple pass worth buying?
Yes, if you plan to visit five or more major temples in one day.
At 50 THB per temple, visiting five sites costs 250 THB. The pass caps your spending at 220 THB. If you get temple fatigue easily, stick to single tickets.
Questions travellers ask
How much is the entrance fee for Ayutthaya Historical Park?
There is no general entrance fee for the park itself. You only pay to enter specific major ruins. These cost 80 THB each for foreigners, or 300 THB for a multi-site pass.
Are the Ayutthaya ruins free to enter?
The smaller, unenclosed ruins scattered around the island are free to explore. Only the major, enclosed temple complexes charge an entry fee.
Does the multi-temple pass cover all ruins?
No, the 220 THB pass covers exactly six major temples. Other independent temples might charge their own separate entry fees.
