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

Kathu travel guide

Kathu Tourism | Kathu Guide

You're Going to Love Kathu

With a population of 34,835, Kathu is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kathu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kathu

Kathu in September
Estimated hotel price
$52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kathu in September
Estimated hotel price
$52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kathu

Plane

When flying to Kathu, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kathu from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kathu is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 9 km from Kathu. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Kathu, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kathu from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Kathu is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 9 km from Kathu. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kathu

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kathu

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kathu

Most booked hotels in Kathu

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$272+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Hiring a car in Kathu

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Kathu (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. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kathu, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Kathu (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. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kathu, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

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