Getting Around Phuket

Phuket is not so easy to get around even though its a very tourist oriented town. Note that there are no licensed taxis.

Airport Transfers

The airport is far away from most of the beaches. Many, if not all, hotels offer a pick up service, but check the charges before you order hotel transportation.

Getting Around Town

Songtaew

These are small pickups fitted with benches along the side of the bed. They operate like buses, picking up and dropping off passengers as they go along, except that they have no fixed route. You need to flag one down and find out if where you want to go is on his way before boarding in the back.

Motorcycle

You can rent morotcylces from several places around town, and they make a great way to get around town, if you're able to ride. Note that helmets are required.

Car

There are a number of car rental agencies around town, including some of the international chains such as Budget, Avis and National. Driving in Phuket is not as difficult as Bangkok, but you'd still be well advised to rent a care with driver.