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Where to stay
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Ko Tao travel guide

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Ko Tao is a must-see destination in Surat Thani, 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 Tao has to offer.

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When to visit Ko Tao

Ko Tao in March
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Tao in March
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Tao

Plane

Although Ko Tao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ko Samui (USM), which is located 40 miles from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 21h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 182 miles from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Ko Tao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ko Samui (USM), which is located 40 miles from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 21h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 182 miles from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Tao

URTSurat Thani
CJMChumphon
USMKo Samui

Airlines serving Ko Tao

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Tao

Average rates range from around $70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Good Dream Hotel and Wyh Hotels.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Tao

Most booked hotels in Ko Tao

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Sairee Cottage Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1021 reviews)
$14+
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Koh Tao Cabana
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1305 reviews)
$139+
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Sai Daeng Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2618 reviews)
$138+
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Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2016 reviews)
$155+
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Wind Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2883 reviews)
$60+
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Beach Club by Haadtien
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2432 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Ko Tao

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Ko Tao (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 Ko Tao (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.

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