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 June
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in June
Estimated hotel price
$163
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.

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.

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 (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,440 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,591 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 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 $236 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)
$145+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$447+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$279+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$130+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$126+
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$146+

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, 37% 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, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.