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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patong has to offer.

When to visit Patong

Patong in October
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in October
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Patong.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , 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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Patong.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the MAI HOUSE Patong Hill (SHA Plus+) 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 $233 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Squareone - Hostel.

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, Excellent reviews)
$146+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$440+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$242+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$119+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$125+
Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$123+

Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.25 and $30.99. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Almera or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.25 and $30.99. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Almera or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.