Introduction
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 September
Estimated hotel price
RM 522
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 522
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 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Kamala include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo. 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 9 miles from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Kamala include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo. 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 9 miles from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kamala

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Kamala

Lufthansa
Good (8,127 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,565 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,644 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamala

From 5-star hotels such as the Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas (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 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,256 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,223+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 579+
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Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 558+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 505+
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Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 312+
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Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 590+
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Hiring a car in Kamala

Expect to pay RM 5.87 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 70.41 and RM 93.88.

Expect to pay RM 5.87 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 70.41 and RM 93.88.