Andaman Coast
Phuket
Thailand's biggest island and busiest beach base: Old Town shophouses, the Big Buddha, and boat days out to Phi Phi or Phang Nga Bay. Dry and calm through the northern winter.
26 guides Best: Nov–Apr
Know before you go
Best time to go The best time to visit Phuket is November through April, the dry season on the Andaman coast, when seas are calm, rainfall is low, and beaches are safest for swimming. Best Time to Visit Phuket: Month-by-Month Guide → Cost of living A single person living in Phuket can get by on a lean budget of roughly ฿24,300-฿37,300/month (US$736-$1,130 at ฿33 = US$1, July 2026) with a basic condo away from the beach, mostly local food, and a rented scooter. Cost of Living in Phuket 2026 → Getting around Phuket has no metro or train, and its taxis are the most expensive and least regulated in Thailand: expect ฿650-1,200+ from the airport to Patong versus ฿450-600 on Grab. Getting Around Phuket: Taxis, Grab, Scooters & Buses → Top things to do Give Phuket at least 4-5 days to cover Phuket Old Town, the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, a beach day, and one boat day trip (Phi Phi or Phang Nga Bay) without rushing. Things to Do in Phuket 2026: The Complete Guide →
Where to stay in Phuket
All 30 hotels →
★★★★ Sleep with Me Hotel Design Hotel at Patong 8.511,410 reviews
★★★★ Hotel Clover Patong Phuket 9.06,737 reviews
★★★ Lub d Phuket Patong 8.96,591 reviews
★★★★★ Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa 8.68,458 reviews
★★★★ Palmyra Patong Resort 8.49,984 reviews
★★★★ Panphuree Residence 8.95,935 reviews
★★★★★ Splash Beach Resort Phuket 8.56,910 reviews
★★★★★ M Social Hotel Phuket 8.47,607 reviews
Things to see in Phuket
29 placesTemples (Wat) · 2
Beaches · 10
Waterfalls · 2
National Parks · 2
Viewpoints · 3
Markets & Night Markets · 1
Historical Sites & Ruins · 1
Wildlife & Elephant Sanctuaries · 2
Diving & Snorkeling · 1
Attractions & Landmarks · 2
Every Phuket guide
26 totalCity guide · 1
Things to do · 8
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Cost & living · 1
Food & drink · 1
Festivals & events · 1
Practical · 8
Bangkok to Phuket: Flight, Bus, or Train+Bus (2026) Best Time to Visit Phuket: Month-by-Month Guide Getting Around Phuket: Taxis, Grab, Scooters & Buses Phuket Airport (HKT) Guide: Location, Transfers & Costs Phuket Airport to Patong: Every Option and Price (2026) Phuket to Bangkok: Flight, Bus, and Which Airport to Land At Phuket to Koh Lanta: Ferry, Speedboat or Minivan (2026) Phuket to Phi Phi: Ferry, Speedboat, and Prices (2026)