Koh Samui travel guide
Koh Samui Tourism | Koh Samui Guide
You're Going to Love Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a must-see destination in Surat Thani, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Koh Samui has to offer.
Where to Eat in Koh Samui
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cliff Bar & Grill (124/2 Tambon Maret Lamai Beach) and The View (9/123 Moo 5) are great picks.
When to visit Koh Samui
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Koh Samui in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 490 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Koh Samui, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Koh Samui
Plane
When flying to Koh Samui, you’ll arrive at Ko Samui (USM), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Koh Samui from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 28h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Koh Samui is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 160 miles from Koh Samui. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Koh Samui Bo Phut Resort & Spa, located 3 miles from downtown Koh Samui. Koh Samui Na Thon Koh Samui is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Koh Samui
Where to stay in Koh Samui
From 5-star hotels such as the Muang Samui Spa Resort to great affordable options like the Pattra Vill Resort, Koh Samui offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 310 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baan Wasana and Rose Garden Samui Bungalows. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Koh Samui, with prices from C$ 12 to C$ 618 per night. Bo Phut is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Koh Samui are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Mae Nam - In Koh Samui’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Explorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa, Saree Samui and W Koh Samui.
Lipa Noi - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui, Kanok Buri Resort and Lipa Lodge Beach Resort. The average nightly price for a double room in Lipa Noi is C$ 28.
Ang Thong - Tui Blue The Passage Samui Pool Villas With Private Beach Resort, Mai Samui Beach Resort & Spa and Nathon Residence have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Ang Thong will cost you about C$ 23 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Koh Samui
Most booked hotels in Koh Samui
Renting a car in Koh Samui
Renting a car in Koh Samui costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 377 if you want to rent it for 6 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Koh Samui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.51 and C$ 28.68. The most frequently booked car type in Koh Samui is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda City or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.