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
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in May
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 San Francisco and takes around 25h 10m.

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 THAIRENTACAR 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 San Francisco and takes around 25h 10m.

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 THAIRENTACAR and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,371 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 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 $31 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

Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3479 reviews)
$85+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1558 reviews)
$311+
Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1461 reviews)
$147+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, 4237 reviews)
$163+
Intercontinental Hotels Phuket Resort By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 987 reviews)
$247+
Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2233 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Patong

Renting a car in Patong costs $28 per day, on average, or $142 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58.

Renting a car in Patong costs $28 per day, on average, or $142 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58.