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 15 miles from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Condor, Etihad Airways, Egyptair 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 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 15 miles from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Condor, Etihad Airways, Egyptair 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 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,177 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,498 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,811 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,032 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 97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 475 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 279+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 529+
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Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 507+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 457+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 450+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 60.81 and AED 81.08. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 60.81 and AED 81.08. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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