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 Etihad Airways, Egyptair, Bangkok Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 35m.

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 Etihad Airways, Egyptair, Bangkok Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 35m.

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 (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,118 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,471 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (944 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,657 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,008 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 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 107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 459 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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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 521+
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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 444+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 348+
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 478+
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Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 512+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 5.18 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 62.14 and AED 82.85. 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 5.18 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 62.14 and AED 82.85. 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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