Pattaya travel guide

Pattaya Tourism | Pattaya Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pattaya has to offer.

When to visit Pattaya

Pattaya in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pattaya in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 31
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

Train

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 rental from Bangkok, which is about 99 km from Pattaya. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pattaya, including Virak Buntham, LimoBus and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Pattaya takes 676 km and will cost you around C$ 49. From Krong Preah Sihanouk, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 1231 km. The most popular bus station is Pattaya North Pattaya Road, located 2.4 km from downtown Pattaya. Pattaya PTT is also a commonly used station, and is 24 km from the city centre.

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.

Train

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 rental from Bangkok, which is about 99 km from Pattaya. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pattaya, including Virak Buntham, LimoBus and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Pattaya takes 676 km and will cost you around C$ 49. From Krong Preah Sihanouk, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 1231 km. The most popular bus station is Pattaya North Pattaya Road, located 2.4 km from downtown Pattaya. Pattaya PTT is also a commonly used station, and is 24 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Pattaya

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pattaya

From 5-star hotels such as the Garden Cliff Resort and Spa to great affordable options like the Momento Resort, Pattaya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 105 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 vacation rental options in Pattaya, with prices from C$ 18 to C$ 223 per night. South Pattaya is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation 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

Hilton Pattaya
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
Cape Dara Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 55+
Lareena Resort Koh Larn Pattaya
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 48+
Z by Zing
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 19+

Renting a car in Pattaya

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Pattaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.49 and C$ 28.65.

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Pattaya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.49 and C$ 28.65.