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 October
Estimated hotel price
AED 337
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 337
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 Etihad Airways, Bangkok Airways, Air Arabia 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 keddy by Europcar and ASAP Car Rentals, 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 Etihad Airways, Bangkok Airways, Air Arabia 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 keddy by Europcar and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,492 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (914 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Fusion Suites Phuket Patong to great affordable options like the Anchor Boutique House, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 797 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Hip Hostel - Sha Plus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,078+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,560+
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Paradox Resort Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 521+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 573+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 696+
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Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,184+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 4.93 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 59.05 and AED 78.73. 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.93 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 59.05 and AED 78.73. 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.