Car Rental

If you stay at one of the busy beach areas such as Patong or Kata, your hotel will likely be within walking distance from most amenities and activities. However, if you want to venture further, you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi, tuk-tuk, the daytime bus service (songthaew) or public transportation.

Car Rental or Taxi

Renting a car is the best way to experience all that Phuket has to offer. Many big-name car rental companies operate on Phuket Island, Thailand, including Hertz, National, Alamo and Avis. Other car rental companies include Andaman, VIA and David Car rental, You will need you driver's license and passport to hire a rental car. A metered taxi service is also available

Tuk Tuk

The tuk-tuk, so named for the sound its engine makes, is a cheap and efficient way to get around Phuket Island. There is no fixed price, so your destination and bargaining skills will determine the price you will pay for your tuk-tuk trip. Be sure to agree on a set price before you leave.

Bus and Song Thaew

The Song Thaew is an inexpensive daytime bus service is that will take you to several places on Phuket Island. Each bus typically drives to a single destination. The Song Thaew bus service also operates in a loop, driving from the Phuket Island bus terminal to its particular destination and then back to the bus terminal.

The bus terminal is located at Phuket town's food market. The buses depart daily at 7 AM, and leave every 30 minutes. To catch your bus, simply read the signs on each one for your destination. You may also catch the bus at any point along the bus route. There are no bus stops, so all you have to do is wave the bus to stop for you. Likewise, you may stop the bus at any point along the route to get off.

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