Rules
01
Take Patong Hill slowly
Especially in rain and at night; trucks and scooters use it too.
One-way car rental
One-way car rental: Phuket Airport to Patong
Pick up your car at Phuket Airport and drive to Patong – about 37 km and 50 min in light traffic, mainly on Route 402, Route 4029 over Patong Hill.
37 km
50 min
Drop-off: Patong
From THB 721 / day + one-way fee
Search one-way car rental from Phuket Airport to Patong
Tick "return to a different location" and choose Patong as the drop-off.
Driving one way from Phuket Airport to Patong
Patong is Phuket's busiest beach town, about 50 minutes from the airport. The last part of the drive crosses Patong Hill – a steep, winding road with great views over the bay.
Traffic in Patong itself can be slow, especially in the evening, so it is worth timing your arrival.
Directions
- Route 402 southDrive south from the airport junction.
- Route 4029 through KathuTurn right and follow signs for Patong.
- Over Patong HillSteep bends – use a low gear on the way down into town.
Route at a glance
| Pick-up | Phuket Airport (HKT) |
|---|---|
| Drop-off | Patong |
| Distance | 37 km |
| Drive time | 50 min |
| Main roads | Route 402, Route 4029 over Patong Hill |
| From | THB 721 / day + one-way fee |
On the way
Worth a stop
Patong Hill viewpointPull-in points at the top look over the whole bay.
Patong BeachThe long, lively beach and Bangla Road.
Good to know
One-way tips
Rules
02
Hotel parking
Check whether your hotel has parking – street parking is scarce.
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 at least 1 hour to the airport (more in the evening), 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
Help
Questions about Phuket Airport to Patong
About 37 km, or 50 min of driving in light traffic, mainly on Route 402, Route 4029 over Patong Hill.
Recent searches start from about THB 721 a day for an economy car. A one-way fee (drop charge) is added for leaving the car in Patong – it is included in the total price you see when you search.
At Patong. 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 Patong Hill viewpoint, Patong 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.
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