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

Phayao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Phayao

With a population of 21,058, Phayao is the largest city in Phayao, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Phayao to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Phayao

Phayao in September
Estimated hotel price
$18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Phayao in September
Estimated hotel price
$18
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Phayao

Plane

Although Phayao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chiang Rai (CEI), which is located 52 miles from Phayao. The shortest flight to Phayao from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 32h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Phayao is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 65 miles from Phayao. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Plane

Although Phayao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chiang Rai (CEI), which is located 52 miles from Phayao. The shortest flight to Phayao from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 32h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Phayao is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 65 miles from Phayao. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Airports near Phayao

NNTNan
CEIChiang Rai
CNXChiang Mai

Airlines serving Phayao

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 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)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in Phayao

Average rates range from around $36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $11 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Phayao

Hiring a car in Phayao

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Phayao (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 Phayao (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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