The IV drip cost in Thailand typically runs from around 1,000 to 5,000 THB for a standard vitamin or hydration drip, with premium formulas costing far more. Where you are, what’s in the bag, who gives it and whether a nurse comes to your hotel all change the final bill.
This guide compares typical prices in Krabi, Phuket and Bangkok using what providers publish online, explains what drives the price, and lists the warning signs of a drip that’s suspiciously cheap. Our own current prices are always on our drip menu.
IV drip Thailand prices by city
Prices below come from providers’ and guides’ own websites in 2026. Treat them as a rough guide: they change often, and many are “from” prices.
| City | Typical published prices | Where the figures come from |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | Basic vitamin drips from around 1,300 THB; hangover and skin drips typically 3,000–5,000 THB; doctor-led clinics around 4,500 THB and up | Wellmed Bangkok, Healthi Life |
| Phuket | Hydration drips around 800–1,800 THB; Myers’ Cocktail around 1,500–3,500 THB; mobile hangover drips from around 2,500 THB; some clinics 4,000–7,000 THB plus a delivery fee | Phuket Expat Guide, IV Drip 24 Phuket (published prices), Siam Clinic Phuket |
| Krabi | Mobile hotel-visit drips with published starting prices of around 2,200–2,900 THB | IV Drip 24 Krabi (published prices) |
Bangkok
Bangkok has the widest spread. Wellmed Bangkok’s price guide says basic drips start at around 1,299 THB, while specialised hangover or skin drips typically cost 3,000–5,000 THB. It also notes that doctors’ fees and hospital service charges can push the total higher. Physician-led clinics such as Healthi Life list standard drips at 4,500 THB, with premium formulas costing several times that.
Phuket
Phuket prices depend heavily on whether you visit a clinic or have a drip delivered. The Phuket Expat Guide lists hydration drips at around 800–1,800 THB and a Myers’ Cocktail at around 1,500–3,500 THB. Mobile services start at around 2,500 THB for a hangover drip, while at least one aesthetic clinic charges 6,999 THB for its hangover drip plus a 2,000 THB home or hotel delivery fee for one person.
Krabi
Fewer Krabi providers publish prices online. The ones that do show mobile hotel-visit drips starting at around 2,200–2,900 THB, broadly in line with Phuket’s mobile services. Hotel visits make up a bigger share of bookings in Krabi, because many guests stay in resorts spread along the coast.
What changes the price of an IV vitamin drip
When you ask “how much is an IV vitamin drip?”, the honest answer is that it depends on several things:
- Ingredients. A simple saline and electrolyte drip costs less than one with high-dose vitamin C, glutathione or NAD+. Add-ons such as anti-nausea medicine also add to the bill.
- Volume and time. A full litre of fluid takes longer and uses more supplies than a small vitamin bag.
- Who gives it. A drip in a hospital may include a doctor’s consultation fee and hospital service charges. A nurse-led clinic usually costs less.
- Hotel visit. Coming to your room takes a nurse out of the clinic for longer, so some providers add a visit fee. Ask whether the price you’re quoted includes it.
- Location. Resort areas further from town, or places reached by boat, can cost more to reach.
- Group bookings and packages. Some providers offer lower prices for several drips at once.
Hangover IV drip cost
Hangover drips are the most commonly booked drips in beach areas. Across the sources above, hangover IV drip cost typically sits between about 2,500 and 5,000 THB, and can go higher at aesthetic clinics or once a delivery fee is added. Anti-nausea and pain relief medication, given only when a nurse or doctor judges it suitable, is one reason hangover drips cost more than plain hydration.
Before you pay for one, it’s worth knowing what a drip can and can’t do for a hangover. A drip helps with dehydration, nausea and headache, but it doesn’t speed up how fast your body clears alcohol.
Red flags when a drip is too cheap
A low price isn’t always a problem, but be careful if you notice any of these:
- No health screening. Nobody checks your blood pressure or asks about your medicines, allergies or medical history.
- No qualified staff. Ask who will place the cannula and what qualification they hold. It should be a registered nurse or a doctor.
- Kits that aren’t sealed. Cannulas, tubing and bags should be single-use and opened in front of you.
- Vague ingredients. You should be told what’s in the bag and the dose.
- Big promises. Be wary of “detox”, “whitening” or “cure” claims. No drip can promise those results.
- No receipt. A proper provider gives an itemised receipt.
- Being left alone. Someone qualified should stay with you for the whole drip.
Our guide to hotel visits in Krabi explains what a nurse should bring and how a safe visit works.
Insurance and receipts
Most travel insurance won’t pay for a wellness or hangover drip. It’s more likely to help when the drip treats a medical problem, such as dehydration from food poisoning, and a medical professional has recorded why it was given.
Whatever the reason, ask for an itemised receipt showing the date, the treatment, the ingredients and the amount paid. Keep it with your other travel documents. Our guide to whether travel insurance covers IV drips in Thailand explains what insurers usually ask for.
We give a receipt with every treatment. You pay after your drip, by cash in Thai baht, Thai QR/PromptPay or card.
Our prices in Ao Nang
We don’t list prices in our guides, because they change. Our current prices and drip durations are on our IV drip menu and prices page. If a hotel visit fee applies to where you’re staying, we’ll tell you when you book, before the nurse sets off. You can book a drip online or message us on WhatsApp.
When to go to hospital instead
Price shouldn’t be the deciding factor if you’re properly unwell. A drip is for mild problems such as a hangover, travel tiredness or mild dehydration. Go to hospital, or call 1669 for an ambulance, if you or someone with you has:
- Chest pain, difficulty breathing or fainting
- Confusion, a severe headache or a stiff neck
- A high fever, especially with a rash
- Blood in vomit or stool, or severe stomach pain
- Been unable to keep fluids down for 24 hours
The nearest hospitals to Ao Nang are Wattanapat Hospital Ao Nang, Bangkok Hospital Krabi and Krabi Hospital (government).
Frequently asked questions
Is an IV drip cheaper in Thailand than at home?
Often, yes. Many travellers find Thai prices lower than in the UK, Australia or the US, though premium drips and hotel visits narrow the gap. Compare like with like: the same ingredients, the same staff and the same safety standards.
Why are drips more expensive at hospitals?
Hospital prices often include a doctor’s consultation and service charges on top of the drip itself. That can be worth it if you have a medical problem that needs a doctor.
Is a hotel visit more expensive than going to a clinic?
It can be, because the nurse travels to you and spends longer away from the clinic. Some providers include travel in the price and others charge a separate fee, so ask before you book.
Can I pay by card?
Most providers in tourist areas accept cards, but check first. We take cash in Thai baht, Thai QR/PromptPay and card, after your treatment.
Ready to feel better?
A registered nurse can come to your hotel or villa in Ao Nang and nearby beaches, or visit our clinic.
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