How much is tuk tuk from Patong to Phuket Town?

We caught a Tuk Tuk from the front of Patong Merlin to Phuket town night markets , 400 baht each way and the driver waited for us at the markets.



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Tuk-tuks in Phuket A 5-minute trip can cost from 100 baht, so state your destination and agree on the price before setting off. Trips further afield, beyond the immediate beach area can cost from 400 baht – depending on the distance, weather, and your bargaining skills.

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Tuk-tuks in Phuket These motorized rickshaws can be rather expensive, especially in the main resorts like Patong. A 5-minute trip can cost from 100 baht, so state your destination and agree on the price before setting off.

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The Phuket smart bus is probably the most cost-efficient way to travel around. It fits multiple passengers at a time and travels along a specific route, so versatility and direct drops are out of the question here.

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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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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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I recommend staying in Patong if you want to be close to everything, and if you want to experience the nightlife in Phuket, then Patong is definitely the best area.

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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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Tuk-tuks are best suited to short trips. Often it would cost the same (or even be cheaper) to take a cab to the same destination, but the smaller and more nimble tuk tuk will go a lot faster.

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Tuk tuk prices can vary, and there's an art to getting a good deal. Generally speaking, they cost about the same as a taxi, but don't use a meter. This means the fare can usually be negotiated (more on that later). For a short ride, expect to pay around 50THB (US$1.50).

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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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Best places to stay in Phuket
  • Phuket Town ? stay in an exciting city.
  • Kamala ? great place with luxury hotels near Surin Beach ???
  • Nai Harn ? a hidden gem in Phuket away from mass tourism ??
  • Rawai ? best place for local charm & boat trips ??
  • Bangtao ? excellent beach near the airport ??


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Promthep Cape is among the most photographed spots in Phuket. Forming the southernmost tip of the island, Promthep offers a stunning 180-degree vista of the sea and 3 nearby small islands. A dirt track leads the most adventurous visitors to the southern tip of the cape at their own risk.

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Old Phuket Town isn't a large area. You can see most things the town has to offer in 2 days, so I recommend staying at least 2 days here. If you're quick and short on time, even one day is also manageable!

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Phuket Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips Although Phuket is more expensive than many other islands in Thailand, there are still plenty of ways to save money here: Eat street food – Don't be afraid to eat the street food here. It's safe — even safer than most restaurants.

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