Phuket City travel guide
Phuket City Tourism | Phuket City Guide
You're Going to Love Phuket City
With a population of 89,072, Phuket City is the largest city in Phuket, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. 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 Phuket City has to offer.
Where to Eat in Phuket City
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm Cuisine (35 Moo 4) and Krua Talad Yai (1 Soi Surin) are great picks.
When to visit Phuket City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Phuket City in March, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 410 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Phuket City, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Phuket City
Plane
When flying to Phuket City, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 28 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Phuket City from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Phuket City is to pick up a car hire from Koh Samui, which is about 258 km from Phuket City. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Koh Samui.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Phuket City Phuket Bus Station 2, located 4 km from the city centre of Phuket City. Phuket City Baan Krating Phuket Resort is also a commonly used station, and is 16 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Phuket City
Where to stay in Phuket City
From 5-star hotels such as the The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the La Moon At Phuket - Sha Extra Plus, Phuket City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $331 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ritsurin Boutique Hotel and Book a Bed Poshtel (SHA Plus+). There are also lots of holiday rental options in Phuket City, with prices from $14 to $1,239 per night. Talat Yai is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Phuket City are about 128% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Phuket City
Most booked hotels in Phuket City
Hiring a car in Phuket City
Hiring a car in Phuket City costs $38 per day, on average, or $227 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Phuket City.
Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in Phuket City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.20 and $30.93. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Phuket City, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.