Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cha-am travel guide

Cha-am Tourism | Cha-am Guide

You're Going to Love Cha-am

With a population of 49,375, Cha-am is the largest city in Phetchaburi, 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cha-am has to offer.

When to visit Cha-am

Cha-am in May
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cha-am in May
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cha-am

Plane

When flying to Cha-am, you’ll arrive at Hua Hin (HHQ), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cha-am is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 78 miles from Cha-am. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cha-am, including Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Cha-am takes 450 miles and will cost you around $31. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 780 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cha-am, you’ll arrive at Hua Hin (HHQ), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cha-am is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 78 miles from Cha-am. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cha-am, including Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Cha-am takes 450 miles and will cost you around $31. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 780 miles.

Airports near Cha-am

UTPRayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya
BKKBangkok Suvarnabhumi
DMKBangkok Don Mueang Intl

Airlines serving Cha-am

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cha-am

From 5-star hotels such as the Dusit Thani Hua Hin to great affordable options like the C Cha-Am Hotel, Cha-am offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cha-am

Most booked hotels in Cha-am

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Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$248+
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Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Dusit Thani Hua Hin
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Relo' The Urban Escape - Huahin
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Hyatt Regency Hua Hin
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Hiring a car in Cha-am

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Cha-am (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.11 and $33.48. The most frequently booked car type in Cha-am is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Cha-am (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.11 and $33.48. The most frequently booked car type in Cha-am is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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