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
$310
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
$310
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 19h 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Drive Car Rental, 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 19h 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,926 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 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 Maikhao Beach Guest House, Mai Khao 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 $281 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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L'esprit de Naiyang Beach Resort (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$59+
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Nai Yang Beach Resort & Spa (Sha Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$63+
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Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.23 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 $26.72 and $35.62.

Expect to pay $2.23 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 $26.72 and $35.62.

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