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

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in September
Estimated hotel price
$300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in September
Estimated hotel price
$300
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 16h 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 Drive Car Rental and Sixt, 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 16h 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 Drive Car Rental and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kamala

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kamala

Lufthansa
Good (8,234 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,963 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 $61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $353 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

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Twinpalms Phuket Hotel (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$234+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$588+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Hiring a car in Kamala

Expect to pay $2.61 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 $31.21 and $41.61.

Expect to pay $2.61 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 $31.21 and $41.61.