Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hat Yai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hat Yai

With a population of 191.696, Hat Yai is the largest city in Songkhla, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hat Yai deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hat Yai

Hat Yai in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3022
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hat Yai in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3022
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hat Yai

Plane

When flying to Hat Yai, you’ll arrive at Hat Yai (HDY), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hat Yai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 249 km from Hat Yai. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Hat Yai, you’ll arrive at Hat Yai (HDY), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hat Yai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 249 km from Hat Yai. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Hat Yai

Airlines serving Hat Yai

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (143 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (253 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (49 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Excellent (133 reviews)
Thai Vietjet Air
Good (136 reviews)
Nok Air
Good (36 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hat Yai

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bhava Residence and Tuscany Hotel by skypark.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hat Yai

Most booked hotels in Hat Yai

Centara Hotel Hat Yai
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,416+
Crystal Hotel Hat Yai
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,986+
V.L. Hatyai Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,467+
Hi Season Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,518+

Hiring a car in Hat Yai

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Hat Yai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293. The most frequently booked car type in Hat Yai is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Almera or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Hat Yai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293. The most frequently booked car type in Hat Yai is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Almera or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.