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

Patong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Patong

With a population of 14.797, Patong 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patong has to offer.

When to visit Patong

Patong in May
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in May
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Patong

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 19h.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 19h.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,987 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,447 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,949 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,378 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,979 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Atease Phuket Patong to great affordable options like the Patong Signature Boutique Hotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3480 reviews)
$85+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1556 reviews)
$315+
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Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1472 reviews)
$167+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, 4259 reviews)
$146+
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Intercontinental Hotels Phuket Resort By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9, 990 reviews)
$242+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3474 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Patong

Renting a car in Patong costs $28 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Phuket City.

Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Patong costs $28 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Phuket City.

Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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