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

Mai Khao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mai Khao

With a population of 5.000, Mai Khao is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mai Khao deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 17665
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 17665
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mai Khao

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Mai Khao include IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 29 km from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Mai Khao include IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 29 km from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mai Khao

From 5-star hotels such as the Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+) to great affordable options like the Phuket Airport Place, Mai Khao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,691 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 20,011 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mai Khao

Most booked hotels in Mai Khao

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The Slate (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,828+
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Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 29,434+
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Marriott's Mai Khao Resort - Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 25,354+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,621+
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Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,702+
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 20,123+
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Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Hiring a car in Mai Khao costs ₹ 2,582 per day, on average, or ₹ 5,164 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Phuket City.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Mai Khao (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.

Hiring a car in Mai Khao costs ₹ 2,582 per day, on average, or ₹ 5,164 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Phuket City.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Mai Khao (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.