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

Ko Lipe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Lipe

Ko Lipe is a must-see destination in Satun, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Lipe has to offer.

When to visit Ko Lipe

Ko Lipe in July
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Lipe in July
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Lipe

Plane

Although Ko Lipe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trang (TST), which is located 118 km from Ko Lipe. The shortest flight to Ko Lipe from the United States departs from San Jose and takes around 53h.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lipe is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 185 km from Ko Lipe. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Ko Lipe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trang (TST), which is located 118 km from Ko Lipe. The shortest flight to Ko Lipe from the United States departs from San Jose and takes around 53h.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lipe is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 185 km from Ko Lipe. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Lipe

Airlines serving Ko Lipe

Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (362 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (221 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (75 reviews)
Scoot
Good (310 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (221 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (31 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Excellent (117 reviews)
Thai Vietjet Air
Good (107 reviews)
Nok Air
Good (29 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Lipe

Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Lipe

Most booked hotels in Ko Lipe

Akira Lipe Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2202 reviews)
$137+
Idyllic Concept Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1318 reviews)
$170+
Mountain Resort Koh Lipe
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 884 reviews)
$84+
Bundhaya Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 700 reviews)
$95+
Adang Island Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 898 reviews)
$139+
Lipe Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1214 reviews)
$65+

Renting a car in Ko Lipe

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Ko Lipe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Ko Lipe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34.