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 19 miles from Pattaya. Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar Asia, Finnair, Emirates and other airlines departing from Singapore.
Train
The train station in Pattaya is called Pattaya, and is located 1.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Pattaya is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 62 miles from Pattaya. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Bangkok.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pattaya, including Virak Buntham, Saly VIP and Bus. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Pattaya takes 450 miles and will cost you around S$ 49. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about S$ 80 for a journey of 780 miles. The most popular bus station is Pattaya North Pattaya Road, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Pattaya. Pattaya PTT is also a commonly used station, and is 15 miles 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 S$ 37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 106 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 S$ 18 to S$ 219 per night. South Pattaya is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Pattaya are about 7% 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 S$ 35 per day, on average, or S$ 69 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Pattaya.
Expect to pay S$ 1.77 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 S$ 21.22 and S$ 28.29. The most frequently booked car type in Pattaya is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.