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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mai Khao has to offer.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 307
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 307
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 mile 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 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 mile 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 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,559 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,082 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,396 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 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 Maikhao Beach Guest House, Mai Khao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 65 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 Mai Khao

Most booked hotels in Mai Khao

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Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 691+
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Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 454+
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The Slate (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 355+
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 462+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 321+
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Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Renting a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay C$ 1.85 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$ 22.11 and C$ 29.48.

Expect to pay C$ 1.85 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$ 22.11 and C$ 29.48.