Khao Lak travel guide
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You're Going to Love Khao Lak
Khao Lak is a must-see destination in Phangnga, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Khao Lak has to offer.
When to visit Khao Lak
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Khao Lak in February, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 28 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 352 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Khao Lak, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Khao Lak
Plane
Although Khao Lak doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 40 miles from Khao Lak. The shortest flight to Khao Lak from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Khao Lak is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 57 miles from Khao Lak. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Khao Lak.
Airlines serving Khao Lak
Where to stay in Khao Lak
From 5-star hotels such as the Avani+ Khao Lak Resort to great affordable options like the Ayara Villas Hotel, Khao Lak offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Khao Lak
Most booked hotels in Khao Lak
Hiring a car in Khao Lak
Expect to pay $2.18 per litre in Khao Lak (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.16 and $34.87. The most frequently booked car type in Khao Lak is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.