Pattaya travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pattaya
With a population of 97,296, Pattaya is a must-see destination in Chon Buri, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pattaya deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Pattaya
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pattaya in April, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 243 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Pattaya, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.
How to Get to Pattaya
Plane
Although Pattaya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 31 km from Pattaya. Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from Finnair, AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia and other airlines departing from Malaysia.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Pattaya. The train station in Pattaya is called Pattaya, and is located 2.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Pattaya is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 99 km from Pattaya. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pattaya, including Virak Buntham, Bus and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Pattaya takes 724 km and will cost you around RM 119. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about RM 134 for a journey of 1255 km. The most popular bus station is Pattaya North Pattaya Road, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Pattaya. Pattaya PTT is also a commonly used station, and is 24 km from the city centre.
Airports near Pattaya
Airlines serving Pattaya
Where to stay in Pattaya
From 5-star hotels such as the Garden Cliff Resort and Spa to great affordable options like the The Beach Front Resort Pattaya - Sha Plus, Pattaya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 378 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Bedrooms Hostel Pattaya and Walking Street Guest House. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Pattaya, with prices from RM 62 to RM 778 per night. South Pattaya is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Pattaya are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pattaya
Most booked hotels in Pattaya
Hiring a car in Pattaya
Hiring a car in Pattaya costs RM 88 per day, on average, or RM 177 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 110% cheaper than airport locations in Pattaya.
Expect to pay RM 6.26 per litre in Pattaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 75.07 and RM 100.09. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pattaya, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.