Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kamala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kamala

Kamala is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamala has to offer.

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in May
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in May
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kamala

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kamala from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kamala from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 05m.

Airports near Kamala

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kamala

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (918 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamala

From 5-star hotels such as the Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel, Kamala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $530 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$962+
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Twinpalms Phuket Hotel (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$558+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$695+
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$449+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$315+
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Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$370+
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Hiring a car in Kamala

Expect to pay $2.34 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.99 and $37.32.

Expect to pay $2.34 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.99 and $37.32.