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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kamala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kamala

Kamala is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kamala deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 181
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kamala

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Kamala include Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Bangkok Airways. The shortest flight to Kamala from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Kamala include Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Bangkok Airways. The shortest flight to Kamala from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kamala

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kamala

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamala

From 5-star hotels such as the Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel, Kamala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,315 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 753+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,437+
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Kalima Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 425+
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Kamala Beach Resort, A Sunprime Resort - SHA Plus
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 307+
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Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 373+
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 614+
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Hiring a car in Kamala

Expect to pay RM 5.80 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 69.57 and RM 92.76.

Expect to pay RM 5.80 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 69.57 and RM 92.76.

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