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

Rawai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rawai

With a population of 13.623, Rawai is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. 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 Rawai has to offer.

When to visit Rawai

Rawai in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6978
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawai in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6978
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rawai

Plane

Although Rawai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 37 km from Rawai. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Rawai from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Rawai. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Rawai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 37 km from Rawai. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Rawai from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Rawai. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Rawai

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Rawai

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 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 (11,783 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 Rawai

From 5-star hotels such as the Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket to great affordable options like the Naiya Buree Boutique Resort, Rawai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,792 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawai

Most booked hotels in Rawai

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,754+
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The Nai Harn (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,150+
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Paradox Resort Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,019+
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,042+
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Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,914+
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Chalong Chalet Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,701+
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Hiring a car in Rawai

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Rawai (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 Rawai (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.