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

Mai Khao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mai Khao

With a population of 5,000, Mai Khao 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mai Khao has to offer.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 260
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mai Khao

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Mai Khao from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 19h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 29 km from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Mai Khao from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 19h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 29 km from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mai Khao

From 5-star hotels such as the Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+) to great affordable options like the Phuket Airport Place, Mai Khao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 305 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mai Khao

Most booked hotels in Mai Khao

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The Slate (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 365+
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Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 431+
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Marriott's Mai Khao Resort - Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 371+
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Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 257+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 229+
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 319+
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Renting a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay C$ 2.10 per litre in Mai Khao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.18 and C$ 33.57.

Expect to pay C$ 2.10 per litre in Mai Khao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.18 and C$ 33.57.