Hua Hin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hua Hin
With a population of 50,456, Hua Hin is the largest city in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hua Hin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hua Hin
If you’re looking for affordable options, Azure Restaurant & Bar (33/33 Phetkasem Rd) and Pirom Restaurant (33/33, Petchkasem Road) are great picks.
When to visit Hua Hin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hua Hin in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 260 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hua Hin, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Hua Hin
Plane
When flying to Hua Hin, you’ll arrive at Hua Hin (HHQ), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Hua Hin is called Hua Hin Hua Hin Railway Station, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hua Hin is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 146 km from Hua Hin. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hua Hin, including Virak Buntham, Saly VIP and Bus. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Hua Hin takes 724 km and will cost you around RM 175. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about RM 280 for a journey of 1255 km. The most popular bus station is Hua Hin Market Village, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Hua Hin. Hua Hin Sombat Tour is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Hua Hin
Where to stay in Hua Hin
From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Thasanee Hotel, Hua Hin offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 730 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lovely Guesthouse 94 and Hua Hin Euro City Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hua Hin
Most booked hotels in Hua Hin
Hiring a car in Hua Hin
Expect to pay RM 6.21 per litre in Hua Hin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 74.48 and RM 99.30. The most frequently booked car type in Hua Hin is Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.