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

Khon Kaen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Khon Kaen

With a population of 147 579, Khon Kaen is the largest city in Khon Kaen, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Khon Kaen has to offer.

When to visit Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4296
1 night at 3-star hotel
Khon Kaen in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4296
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Khon Kaen in April, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Khon Kaen, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Khon Kaen

Plane

When flying to Khon Kaen, you’ll arrive at Khon Kaen (KKC), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Khon Kaen is to pick up a car hire from Udon Thani, which is about 108 km from Khon Kaen. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Udon Thani.

Plane

When flying to Khon Kaen, you’ll arrive at Khon Kaen (KKC), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Khon Kaen is to pick up a car hire from Udon Thani, which is about 108 km from Khon Kaen. You’ll find branches of Hertz and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Udon Thani.

Airports near Khon Kaen

KKCKhon Kaen
BFVBuri Ram
UTHUdon Thani

Airlines serving Khon Kaen

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (253 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (49 reviews)
Thai Vietjet Air
Good (136 reviews)
Nok Air
Good (36 reviews)
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Where to stay in Khon Kaen

From 5-star hotels such as the Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre to great affordable options like the Green Hotel and Resort, Khon Kaen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,967 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,334 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Khon Kaen Ruenrom Hotel and Dma Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Khon Kaen

Most booked hotels in Khon Kaen

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Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,365+
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The Heritage Grand Khon Kaen Hotel and Convention
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,409+
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Charoen Thani Hotel, Khon Kaen
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,183+
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Kosa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,321+
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Hiring a car in Khon Kaen

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Khon Kaen (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. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Khon Kaen, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Khon Kaen (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. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Khon Kaen, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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