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 September
Estimated package price
$457
2 travelers
Flight to Patong
3 nights at hotel
Patong in September
Estimated package price
$457
2 travelers
Flight to Patong
3 nights at 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 Sixt and Yesaway, 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 Sixt and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,796 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,200 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,999 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 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 Anchor Boutique House, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 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, 3377 reviews)
$92+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1539 reviews)
$356+
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Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1394 reviews)
$176+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, 4179 reviews)
$209+
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Intercontinental Hotels Phuket Resort By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 975 reviews)
$306+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3386 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Patong

Renting a car in Patong costs $34 per day, on average, or $168 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

Expect to pay $5.03 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 $60.42 and $80.55.

Renting a car in Patong costs $34 per day, on average, or $168 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.

Expect to pay $5.03 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 $60.42 and $80.55.

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