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. Patong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Patong

Patong in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 90
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 AirAsia, KLM, Malaysia Airlines and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Patong from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

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 THAIRENTACAR 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 15 miles from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from AirAsia, KLM, Malaysia Airlines and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Patong from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

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 THAIRENTACAR and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,567 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,103 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,025 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,787 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (534 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,571 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 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 Patong Signature Boutique Hotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 731 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Anchor Boutique House.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 405+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,402+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 759+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 462+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 471+
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 452+

Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay RM 5.99 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 RM 71.87 and RM 95.82. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Almera or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 5.99 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 RM 71.87 and RM 95.82. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Almera or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.