How easy is it to get taxis in Phuket?

Air-conditioned car taxis can be hired at all the main resort areas and in Phuket Town. Rates are similar to tuk-tuks, so it's a good idea to bargain your fare in advance. Many of these are being converted into metered taxis in an island-wide drive to improve the transportation system.



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Taxis and Grab Expect to pay 100–200 baht for a shared minibus or up to 500 baht for a private taxi, depending on your destination. There are metred taxis just outside the airport terminal, as well as tourist areas like Patong and Phuket Town. Fares start from 50 baht for the first 2 km and 8 baht per additional km.

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Metered taxi counters are located outside of both domestic and international terminals at Phuket airport. Book transfers to and from Phuket International Airport (HKT), taxis, vans, and executive cars through our search engine, it's easy and fast to use! Metered taxi fares are displayed at the taxi counter.

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Mr Chamni Thimakul, a 45-year-old taxi driver from Patong, said that the fact that taxi fares in Phuket are expensive has to do only with some groups of people who are not Phuket locals. Phuket people themselves welcome everyone to visit the province. “The taxi fares are high because the cost of living is high.

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If the driver has been particularly helpful or friendly, a small tip of 20-50 Baht is appreciated. We recommend that you always negotiate the fare before getting into the Tuk Tuk.

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Rates are similar to tuk-tuks, so it's a good idea to bargain your fare in advance. Many of these are being converted into metered taxis in an island-wide drive to improve the transportation system. A convenient way to hail a taxi in Phuket is by downloading the Grab app into your mobile phone.

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Due to 1-way systems and lack of parking in the Old Town, it's not always easy to get around in a car. Exploring on foot is the best way to check out Phuket Old Town's Sino-Portuguese architecture, narrow laneways, and traditional shophouses.

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Grab is a free mobile app that enables you to book a taxi, easily select a pick-up point and destination, and estimate the cost of your journey. While there are plenty of similar apps available around the world, Grab is the only 1 that operates in Phuket.

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A convenient way to hail a taxi in Phuket is by downloading the Grab app into your mobile phone.

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The most popular place to stay in Phuket is Patong Beach. This lively holiday area is located on the island's west side and offers a wide range of activities such as shopping, restaurants, beach, nightclubs, and much more. Patong Beach is an excellent place for sunshine and lively entertainment.

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There is no Uber in Phuket. Grab is good, another suggestion from my experience, after booking the Cab, call the driver and ask any locals near to speak to the driver and tell him the exact pick up location since many Grab driver know only Thai language and not English.

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Allow up to three hours to check in at the airport if you're travelling on a long-haul flight out of Phuket, or two hours for a regional flight. Domestic flight check-in starts 90 minutes prior to departure.

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Without tours, just lunch, dinner and a bit of spends, probably $100 a day would get you by. However, $150 a day is more realistic.

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