Patong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Patong

With a population of 14,797, Patong 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 Patong has to offer.

When to visit Patong

Patong in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Patong

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 28h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Patong.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. The shortest flight to Patong from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 28h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Patong.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (7,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,887 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (838 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,915 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,011 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (880 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,549 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (468 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Fusion Suites Phuket Patong to great affordable options like the Days Inn by Wyndham Patong Beach Phuket, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 280 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Hip Hostel - Sha Plus.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 372+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+

Renting a car in Patong

Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.57 and C$ 30.09. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Patong, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.89 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.57 and C$ 30.09. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Patong, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.