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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in May
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 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 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and ASAP Car Rentals, 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 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 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,923 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,337 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (908 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,304 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,965 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,301 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 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 Breezotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $33 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

Most booked hotels in Patong

Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3479 reviews)
$86+
Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1468 reviews)
$166+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, 4252 reviews)
$147+
Intercontinental Hotels Phuket Resort By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 989 reviews)
$264+
Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2235 reviews)
$139+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3466 reviews)
$95+

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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

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.

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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

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.