Taxi price from Phuket airport to Phuket Town
Fixed prices in Thai baht for the 36 km transfer. The amount covers the car, the driver, fuel, tolls and the pick-up at the airport.
 | Sedanmax 3 passengers with luggage | 999 THB |
|---|---|---|
 | SUV / MPVmax 4 passengers with luggage | 1,199 THB |
 | Minibusmax 9 passengers with luggage | 1,499 THB |
 | VIP Minibusmax 8 passengers, premium cabin | 1,999 THB |
Also included in every price: a child seat, waiting time and free cancellation up to 6 hours before the pick-up.
Travelling on 24 December to 5 January? A holiday surcharge of 400 THB per car applies to those dates. Going somewhere else? Every transfer is on the price page.
What the fare covers
Fuel, tolls and the airport pick-up are in the price. The driver meets you at Gate 2 next to Exit 2 on an international arrival, or at Gate A on a domestic one, and drives you to the hotel in town without another passenger on board.
He follows your flight number. If the plane lands an hour late, the pick-up still happens and the fare stays the same. You pay when you book, by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal, so there is nothing to settle at the kerb. Fast Track is an optional extra at the airport and works on arrival only.
The same four prices for other resorts
Phuket Town is among the resort areas that share one price list. A sedan is 999 THB to each of the places below, even though the distances differ.
| From the airport to | Distance | Time by road |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket Town | 36 km | 50 minutes |
| Kamala | 27 km | 49 minutes |
| Patong | 40 km | 1 hour 5 minutes |
| Karon | 43 km | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Rawai | 47 km | 1 hour |
So the price does not rise with every extra kilometre. You choose the car, and the destination within this group does not change the amount. Longer trips such as Krabi or Khao Lak have their own prices on the pricing page.
Picking the cheapest car that fits
Because the price follows the car, the saving comes from not booking a larger one than you need.
| Your group | Car | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 passengers with luggage | Sedan | 999 THB |
| 4 passengers with luggage | SUV / MPV | 1,199 THB |
| Up to 9 passengers with luggage | Minibus | 1,499 THB |
| Up to 8 passengers, premium cabin | VIP Minibus | 1,999 THB |
The gap between a minibus and a VIP minibus is 500 THB per car. That buys the premium cabin, with one seat fewer.
When the price changes
Two things move the number. The car you pick is the first, as the table shows.
The second is the calendar. Trips on 24 December to 5 January carry a holiday surcharge of 400 THB per car. Over those dates a sedan costs 1,399 THB, an SUV or MPV 1,599 THB, a minibus 1,899 THB and a VIP minibus 2,399 THB.
Traffic on the way into town, a late landing and an early morning pick-up do not change the amount. If you are weighing this against a bus or a street taxi, the how-to-get page sets the options side by side.
Questions about this transfer
Is the Phuket Town price per car or per passenger?
Per car. A sedan is 999 THB with one passenger or with three. Only the car size changes the price.
Does the price include tolls and fuel?
Yes. Fuel, tolls and the airport pick-up are part of the fixed price.
Why is Phuket Town the same price as Patong when it is closer?
Several resort areas share the same four prices. The fare depends on the car you choose, and Phuket Town is in the same group as Patong, Karon, Kamala and Rawai.
What does the transfer cost over New Year?
A holiday surcharge of 400 THB per car applies to trips from 24 December to 5 January. A sedan then costs 1,399 THB and a minibus 1,899 THB.
Can I pay the driver in cash on arrival?
Payment is taken when you book, by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.