Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kamala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kamala

Kamala 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamala has to offer.

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in September
Estimated package price
$480
2 travelers
Flight to Kamala
3 nights at hotel
Kamala in September
Estimated package price
$480
2 travelers
Flight to Kamala
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Kamala

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamala from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 26h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 9 miles from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Alamo and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Kamala from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 26h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 9 miles from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Alamo and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kamala

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kamala

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,102 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,529 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamala

From 5-star hotels such as the Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel, Kamala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $409 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1530 reviews)
$577+
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Keemala (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1137 reviews)
$691+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, 4107 reviews)
$428+
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Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1350 reviews)
$241+
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2105 reviews)
$283+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1675 reviews)
$193+
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Renting a car in Kamala

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.