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, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 05m.

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, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 05m.

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 (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,515 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,626 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 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 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 504 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 331+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 819+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 492+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 364+
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Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 269+
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Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central, An IHG Hotel (Sha Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 213+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 5.44 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 65.22 and AED 86.96. Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.44 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 65.22 and AED 86.96. Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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