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

Rawai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rawai

With a population of 13,623, Rawai is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rawai has to offer.

When to visit Rawai

Rawai in April
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawai in April
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rawai

Plane

Although Rawai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 37 km from Rawai. The shortest flight to Rawai from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Rawai. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Rawai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 37 km from Rawai. The shortest flight to Rawai from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Rawai. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Rawai

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Rawai

KLM
Good (1,409 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,559 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,505 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,254 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawai

From 5-star hotels such as the Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket to great affordable options like the The Title Beach Front, Rawai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawai

Most booked hotels in Rawai

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$270+
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The Nai Harn (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$331+
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Paradox Resort Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Sunsuri Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$341+
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Metadee Concept Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Hiring a car in Rawai

Expect to pay $2.04 per litre in Rawai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.38 and $32.50.

Expect to pay $2.04 per litre in Rawai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.38 and $32.50.