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

Mai Khao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mai Khao

With a population of 5,000, Mai Khao 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mai Khao has to offer.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 774
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 774
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mai Khao

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,968 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 Mai Khao

From 5-star hotels such as the Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+) to great affordable options like the Maikhao Beach Guest House, Mai Khao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 719 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mai Khao

Most booked hotels in Mai Khao

The Slate (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 666+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 511+
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Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 353+
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Nai Yang Beach Resort & Spa (Sha Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 157+
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Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay RM 5.80 per litre in Mai Khao (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 Mai Khao (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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