Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kamala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kamala

Kamala 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamala has to offer.

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kamala

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Kamala from Canada departs from Kelowna and takes around 24h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Kamala from Canada departs from Kelowna and takes around 24h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Kamala

Airlines serving Kamala

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,654 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamala

From 5-star hotels such as the Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel, Kamala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 436 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

The Slate (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 238+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 422+
Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+

Renting a car in Kamala

Expect to pay C$ 2.04 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.46 and C$ 32.62.

Expect to pay C$ 2.04 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.46 and C$ 32.62.