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

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in August
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in August
Estimated hotel price
$242
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 19h 25m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Drive Car Rental, 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 19h 25m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kamala

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kamala

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamala

From 5-star hotels such as the Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay (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 $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $899 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$293+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$558+
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Kalima Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Kamala Beach Resort, A Sunprime Resort - SHA Plus
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Hiring a car in Kamala

Expect to pay $2.26 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 $27.02 and $36.03.

Expect to pay $2.26 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 $27.02 and $36.03.

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