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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ko Samet travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Samet

Ko Samet is a must-see destination in Rayong, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Samet has to offer.

When to visit Ko Samet

Ko Samet in June
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Samet in June
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Samet

Plane

Although Ko Samet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 31 miles from Ko Samet.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Samet is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 103 miles from Ko Samet. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Ko Samet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 31 miles from Ko Samet.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Samet is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 103 miles from Ko Samet. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ko Samet, including Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Ko Samet 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 Ko Samet

UTPRayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya
BKKBangkok Suvarnabhumi
TDXTrat

Airlines serving Ko Samet

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 Ko Samet

Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $593 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include I-Talay Zone Sea and Barbados Terrace.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Samet

Most booked hotels in Ko Samet

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Ao Prao Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Sai Kaew Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Sangthian Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$95+
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Vongdeuan Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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Samed Pavilion Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$100+
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Hiring a car in Ko Samet

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Ko Samet (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.

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Ko Samet (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.

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