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

Mai Khao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mai Khao

With a population of 5,000, Mai Khao is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mai Khao to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
$330
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
$330
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mai Khao

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,842 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,140 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mai Khao

From 5-star hotels such as the Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+) to great affordable options like the Airport Overnight Hotel, Mai Khao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $387 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mai Khao

Most booked hotels in Mai Khao

The Slate (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$503+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$291+
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Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phuket Naiyang
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.67 per litre in Mai Khao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.96 and $42.61.

Expect to pay $2.67 per litre in Mai Khao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.96 and $42.61.