What is cheapest mode of transport in Phuket?

Hop on the Smart Bus Then the Smart Bus is for you, one of the cheapest modes of transportation in Phuket. It travels along the coast from Phuket Airport to Rawai Beach in two hours and 15 minutes (provided the streets aren't wedged solid), stopping at beaches like Patong, Karon, and Kata.



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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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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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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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Credit cards: Major credit cards, such as Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted in Phuket, especially in tourist areas. However, it's still a good idea to carry some cash with you, as not all places may accept credit cards.

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Overall, for a week-long trip to Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Samui, a rough estimate for a mid-range budget would be around $1,000 to $2,500 per person, excluding international flights.

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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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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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A budget of $1000 is enough for a person to live in Thailand for 4-8 weeks. This will include accommodation ($7), 3 meals ($6), 3L of water ($2),transport ($2) per day. This comes to a total of $510 per month.

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