Phuket Airport Transfer
When you fly into Phuket International Airport and you have your luggage and have cleared customs then you get to the arrival hall of the airport. Tourists will then be able to choose from a number of different Phuket airport transfer options. Be sure to check our Phuket airport map so that you know where you should go.
The difference between the various different Phuket airport transfers is for the largest part in the cost of the airport transfer service, the comfort in which you travel to your Phuket resort or hotel and how long it will take to get there. The Phuket guide will explain you in detail the cost of the various Phuket airport transfer options and the length of journey and you can then easily decide what will be best for you.
Renting a Car at Phuket International Airport
There are a variety of Phuket car rental companies located at the arrival hall of the airport of Phuket. Some of the well known rental car companies which you will find there are Budget, Avis and Hertz. The drive from Phuket International Airport to the various Phuket Beaches and resort areas is pretty easy so if you would like to explore Phuket by car during your vacation then you might as well hire a car at Phuket airport and thereby taking care of your own Phuket airport transfer.
Phuket Airport Taxi
Since a few years there are a limited number of metered taxis on Phuket. You can find a Phuket airport taxi like this with meter outside the terminal. The cost of the Phuket airport transfer depends on where you are exactly going however the cost to Patong beach is around 550 THB per way and around 650 THB per way to the Kata Beach and Karon Beach areas. This price includes the 100 THB fee which the Phuket airport charges the drivers for allowing them to pick up clients at the airport. The problem is that at times there are simply no metered Phuket airport taxis to be found.
Phuket Airport Limousine
Many travelers take one of the Phuket limousine cars as its a pretty smooth and comfortable Phuket airport transfer option. There are always plenty of limousines waiting at Phuket International Airport and the cost to Patong beach will be around around 700 THB. The prices have recently been changing due to the steep increase in fuel prices.
Phuket Airport Mini Bus
An inexpensive Phuket airport transfer method is by going on one of the Phuket airport mini vans which service all the major tourist areas. Tickets will be around 150 THB per person so this is one of the best Phuket airport transfers especially if you are traveling by your self. The problem is that you will have to wait until the Phuket airport mini bus fills up and changes are that the driver will first drop of passengers at other Phuket Hotels and resorts which means that you could end up spending 20-40 minutes longer on your Phuket airport transfer then if you would have taken a Phuket airport taxi or limousine.
Phuket Airport Bus
If you need to go to Phuket town for any reason then a cheap and convenient way to get there is by the Phuket airport bus. Tickets to Phuket town cost around 75 THB and the length of journey depends on traffic and how many stops are made along the way. Please note that this Phuket airport bus does not drive near or past any of the popular Phuket tourist areas. You could take another bus from Phuket town that would take you to Patong or Kata / Karon beach areas. The price for that bus would be around 30 THB. ......
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