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 15 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patong has to offer.
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 Houston and takes around 27h.
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 Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.
Bus operates bus routes to Patong. From Bangkok, the bus ride to Patong takes 1159 km and will cost you around $25. From Chiang Mai, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 2382 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Patong Bay Hill Resort (Sha Plus+) to great affordable options like the Time Out Hotel Patong, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $24 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Anchor Boutique House.
Renting a car in Patong costs $29 per day, on average, or $429 if you want to rent if for 15 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Patong.
Expect to pay $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Patong, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.