Patong travel guide

Patong Tourism | Patong Guide

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. Patong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Patong

Patong in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 124
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. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from AirAsia, Finnair, KLM and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Patong from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

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 ASAP Car Rentals 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. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from AirAsia, Finnair, KLM and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Patong from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

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 ASAP Car Rentals and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,447 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Fusion Suites 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 RM 189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,017 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 751+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,400+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 856+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 680+
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,221+
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 657+

Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay RM 5.96 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 RM 71.49 and RM 95.32. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 5.96 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 RM 71.49 and RM 95.32. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.