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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamala has to offer.

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in May
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in May
Estimated hotel price
$279
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.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Alamo, among others, in Phuket City.

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.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Alamo, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kamala

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kamala

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,288 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,133 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 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 $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$569+
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Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$240+
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Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Kamala Beach Resort, A Sunprime Resort - SHA Plus
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Hiring a car in Kamala

Expect to pay $2.24 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 $26.88 and $35.84.

Expect to pay $2.24 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 $26.88 and $35.84.