Phuket City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Phuket City
With a population of 89,072, Phuket City is the largest city in Phuket, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. 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 Phuket City has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Phuket City
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Tours
Where to Eat in Phuket City
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm Cuisine (35 Moo 4) and Krua Talad Yai (1 Soi Surin) are great picks.
When to visit Phuket City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Phuket City in March, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 16.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Phuket City, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Phuket City
Plane
When flying to Phuket City, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 17 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Phuket City from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 27h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Phuket City is to pick up a car rental from Koh Samui, which is about 160 miles from Phuket City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Koh Samui.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Phuket City Phuket Bus Station 2, located 2 miles from downtown Phuket City. Phuket City Baan Krating Phuket Resort is also a commonly used station, and is 10 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Phuket City
Where to stay in Phuket City
From 5-star hotels such as the Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong - MGallery (Sha Plus+) to great affordable options like the La Moon At Phuket - Sha Extra Plus, Phuket City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Phuket City, with prices from $9 to $826 per night. Talat Yai is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Phuket City are about 132% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Phuket City
Most booked hotels in Phuket City
Renting a car in Phuket City
Renting a car in Phuket City costs $28 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Phuket City.
Expect to pay $4.88 per gallon in Phuket City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $58.60 and $78.13. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Phuket City, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Phuket City
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$15/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$21/day