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 July
Estimated hotel price
RM 171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 171
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 24 km from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Bangkok Airways 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 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Bangkok Airways 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 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

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 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 109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 983 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Hip Hostel - Sha Plus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 381+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 753+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,437+
Kalima Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 425+
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 535+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 407+

Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay RM 5.80 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 69.57 and RM 92.76. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 5.80 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 69.57 and RM 92.76. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Patong, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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