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

Ko Tao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Tao

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Tao has to offer.

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When to visit Ko Tao

Ko Tao in December
Estimated hotel price
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Tao in December
Estimated hotel price
$48
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 23h 25m.

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 Dollar and Europcar, 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 23h 25m.

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 Dollar and Europcar, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Tao

URTSurat Thani
CJMChumphon
USMKo Samui

Airlines serving Ko Tao

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,517 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (361 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,613 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (778 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,276 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (934 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Tao

Average rates range from around $62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $102 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, 1033 reviews)
$13+
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Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2151 reviews)
$116+
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Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2725 reviews)
$51+
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Wind Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2938 reviews)
$46+
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Beach Club by Haadtien
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2491 reviews)
$68+
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Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1423 reviews)
$33+
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Renting a car in Ko Tao

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34.