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

Patong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Patong

With a population of 14.797, Patong 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patong has to offer.

When to visit Patong

Patong in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 300
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Patong

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Condor, Bangkok Airways, Air Europa and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Condor, Bangkok Airways, Air Europa and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,226 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,632 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,932 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Atease Phuket Patong to great affordable options like the Patong Signature Boutique Hotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 491 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Square One Hotel Patong.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 282+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 661+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 472+
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Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 514+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 367+
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 492+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 5.33 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 63.90 and AED 85.20. Compact (Nissan Almera or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.33 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 63.90 and AED 85.20. Compact (Nissan Almera or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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