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

Patong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Patong

With a population of 14,797, Patong 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patong has to offer.

When to visit Patong

Patong in September
Estimated hotel price
$35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in September
Estimated hotel price
$35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Patong

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,792 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,294 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,801 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,051 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Atease Phuket Patong to great affordable options like the Patong Signature Boutique Hotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Hip Hostel - Sha Plus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Twinpalms Phuket Hotel (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$604+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$324+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$273+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay $2.27 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.22 and $36.29. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.27 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.22 and $36.29. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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