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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Tao in November
Estimated hotel price
$30
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 65 km from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 29h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 292 km from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Hertz and LuvDrive TH, 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 65 km from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 29h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 292 km from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Hertz and LuvDrive TH, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Tao

Airlines serving Ko Tao

Lufthansa
Good (8,251 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,668 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (425 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,931 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,028 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,539 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (847 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (244 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Tao

From 5-star hotels such as the Jamahkiri Spa & Resort to great affordable options like the Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort, Ko Tao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Good Dream Hotel and JP Resort Koh Tao.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Tao

Most booked hotels in Ko Tao

Sairee Cottage Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1758 reviews)
$19+
Koh Tao Cabana
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1715 reviews)
$102+
Tanote Villa resort, Koh-Tao
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2705 reviews)
$78+
Jamahkiri Spa & Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2443 reviews)
$110+
Wind Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3238 reviews)
$55+
Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3205 reviews)
$47+

Renting a car in Ko Tao

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64.

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64.