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

Ko Samet travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Samet

Ko Samet is a must-see destination in Rayong, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ko Samet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ko Samet

Ko Samet in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4886
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Samet in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4886
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Samet

Plane

Although Ko Samet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 50 km from Ko Samet. Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from Thai Airways, EVA Air, IndiGo and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Samet is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 166 km from Ko Samet. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Bangkok.

Plane

Although Ko Samet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 50 km from Ko Samet. Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from Thai Airways, EVA Air, IndiGo and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Samet is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 166 km from Ko Samet. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Bangkok.

Airports near Ko Samet

UTPUtapao Rayong Pattaya
BKKBangkok Suvarnabhumi
TDXTrat

Airlines serving Ko Samet

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Samet

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 38,908 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include I-Talay Zone Sea and Barbados Terrace.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Samet

Most booked hotels in Ko Samet

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Sai Kaew Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,784+
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Vongdeuan Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,085+
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Sangthian Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,627+
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Samed Pavilion Resort & Restaurant
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 6,836+
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Hiring a car in Ko Samet

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Ko Samet (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.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Ko Samet (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.