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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patong has to offer.

When to visit Patong

Patong in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 101
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 15 miles from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar Asia, Air France, Emirates and other airlines departing from Singapore. The shortest flight to Patong from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Patong.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 15 miles from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar Asia, Air France, Emirates and other airlines departing from Singapore. The shortest flight to Patong from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 6 miles from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Patong.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,484 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,782 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the MAI HOUSE Patong Hill (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the Patong Signature Boutique Hotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 210 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Anchor Boutique House.

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)
S$ 116+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 394+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 208+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 113+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+
Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 115+

Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay S$ 1.77 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 S$ 21.22 and S$ 28.29.

Expect to pay S$ 1.77 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 S$ 21.22 and S$ 28.29.