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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Patong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Patong

Patong in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 180
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, British Airways 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 Drive Car Rental and Sixt, 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, British Airways 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 Drive Car Rental and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,069 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,649 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,301 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,316 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (912 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (356 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (263 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Fusion Suites 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 RM 95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 920 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Hip Hostel - Sha Plus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 333+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,373+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 706+
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Kalima Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 450+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 511+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 372+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay RM 5.58 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 66.93 and RM 89.24. Economy (Honda City or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 5.58 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 66.93 and RM 89.24. Economy (Honda City or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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