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
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in May
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 15 miles from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 20h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Yesaway 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 15 miles from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 20h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (7,937 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,903 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,318 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,187 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,949 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,283 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,501 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,948 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,268 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 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 $34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3478 reviews)
$86+
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Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1468 reviews)
$170+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, 4248 reviews)
$146+
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Intercontinental Hotels Phuket Resort By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 988 reviews)
$261+
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Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2235 reviews)
$138+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3465 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Patong

Renting a car in Patong costs $28 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15.

Renting a car in Patong costs $28 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15.

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