One-way car rental

One-way car rental: Phuket Airport to Bang Tao / Laguna

Pick up your car at Phuket Airport and drive to Bang Tao / Laguna – about 20 km and 25 min in light traffic, mainly on Route 402, then west to Cherng Talay.

20 km 25 min Drop-off: Bang Tao / Laguna From THB 690 / day + one-way fee

Tick "return to a different location" and choose Bang Tao / Laguna as the drop-off.

Driving one way from Phuket Airport to Bang Tao / Laguna

Bang Tao Bay and the Laguna Phuket resort area are about 25 minutes from the airport on Phuket's west coast. It is one of the easiest drives on the island, mostly on the main Route 402.

The area has a long beach, beach clubs, the Laguna lagoons and plenty of restaurants – a popular base for families.

Directions

Route 402 southFrom the airport junction, drive south on Route 402 (Thepkasattri Road).
Turn west at Cherng TalayFollow the signs for Laguna / Bang Tao / Cherng Talay.
Follow the Laguna signsResort entrances and beach access points are well signposted.

Route at a glance

Pick-up	Phuket Airport (HKT)
Drop-off	Bang Tao / Laguna
Distance	20 km
Drive time	25 min
Main roads	Route 402, then west to Cherng Talay
From	THB 690 / day + one-way fee

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On the way

Worth a stop

Heroines MonumentThe famous roundabout on Route 402 just before the turn-off.

Bang Tao BeachA wide, calm bay with sunset views.

Good to know

One-way tips

Rules 01

Laguna shuttle

If you stay inside Laguna, the resort shuttle is handy for short hops.

Rules 02

U-turn slots

Route 402 uses U-turn lanes instead of right turns – watch for the signs.

Rules 03

One-way fee included

The drop charge is part of the total price in your search – compare totals, not daily rates.

Going home

Driving back to Phuket Airport

Allow about 35–45 minutes to the airport, plus 30 minutes for the car return. Follow the "Car Rental Return" signs on the airport road.

Places to visit

Places to visit on this route

Bang Tao Beach25 min Wide sandy beach with beach clubs, restaurants and sunset views. How to get there

Heroines Monument20 min Important Phuket landmark commemorating two local heroines. How to get there

Nai Yang Beach10 min Relaxed beach close to the airport, ideal for a quick stop. How to get there

Help

Questions about Phuket Airport to Bang Tao / Laguna

About 20 km, or 25 min of driving in light traffic, mainly on Route 402, then west to Cherng Talay.

Recent searches start from about THB 690 a day for an economy car. A one-way fee (drop charge) is added for leaving the car in Bang Tao / Laguna – it is included in the total price you see when you search.

At Bang Tao / Laguna. Your voucher shows the exact return point and the desk opening hours.

Mainly the larger suppliers that have a desk at both ends of the route. Tick "return to a different location" in the search form to see who offers it for your dates.

Good stops include Heroines Monument, Bang Tao Beach. See "Worth a stop" above for details.

In daylight and outside rush hours (about 7–9 a.m. and 4–7 p.m.). In the rainy season, from May to October, morning drives are usually drier than the afternoons.

No – the same as any rental: your full licence, an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva type) where required, your passport and a credit card in the main driver's name. Rental cars may not be taken on ferries or across borders.