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 July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 314
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 314
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 20h 40m.

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 20h 40m.

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 (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,464 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,987 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,972 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 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$ 556 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 233 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 335+
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Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Marriott's Phuket Beach Club (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 403+
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Renting a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay C$ 2.25 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$ 26.89 and C$ 35.85. The most frequently booked car type in Mai Khao is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.25 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$ 26.89 and C$ 35.85. The most frequently booked car type in Mai Khao is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.