This is a discussion on HKT airport to Patong within the Accommodation, Transportation forum, part of the PHUKET category; Hi guys, what's everyone's take on the best way to get from the airport to patong. Minivan? Taxi (metered or ...
Hi guys,
what's everyone's take on the best way to get from the airport to patong.
Minivan?
Taxi (metered or regular, what's the difference)?
Bus(i'm guessing no, but just to check)?
Helicopter (just kidding)?
hotel pickup?
Limo
Have heard "scare stories" (being taken roundabout ways to travel agents golf corses etc) about all of the above.
Just looking for rough prices for each and and anyones recent experiences.
Thanks.
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Binman, a meter taxi in April cost me 300bt..Unless you have a pickup service offered by your hotel, meter taxis are the go.
The secret is..........what I read on here before I travelled over.
When exiting the airport you'll be hounded by fellas asking you if you need a taxi.....Best off ignoring them or letting them know you are getting a meter taxi.
When you exit the main doors, head over to the left of the carpark......not a long walk....would be 100m ?? & You cannot miss them....
I'm heading over in another week or so & staying at the summer breeze hotel...I'm using their pickup service....
It may pay to ask your hotel if they offer that service?
BTW, when 's your trip?
Hope this was helpful to you.
D P R M
I'm with easyrider on this one...I'm definately a fan of the hotel pickup wherever it is offered...We are also staying at the Summer Breeze in September and Bill is sending a minivan for us as there will be three of us with extra luggage...
Marcia
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I uaually use the minivan option.
Go to the counter straight ahead in arrivals and ask for a ticket for the minivan, you may have to wait until the bus is full then there is a stop on route where you have to give the ticket up they also ask you where you are staying, If you say that you have booked and paid there is no hassle, sometimes you get other people on the bus asking questions or buying day trips and have to wait. Then there is the long trip around dropping other people off at other hotels so its along process,
Cheap but long. Last time took 2 hours some girl lost her ticket.
Next time i think i'll go for the taximeter option.
The difference with a taximeter and booking a taxi at the counter is they charge a flat fee of around 500Baht.
Very helpful.Originally Posted by easyrider_au
BTW, when 's your trip?
Hope this was helpful to you.
Thanks ER_au, I arrive in BKK on July 29th and HKT first thing on the 30th.
Staying for 8 days, so I leave on the 6th August.
If you're around i'm sure i'll see you in a couple (of dozen
Binman
I tried the minivan last trip but won't again. Long wait at the airport until every last seast was full, stopped along the way for quite a while, driver not sure where hotels were..........
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Just booked through the hotel (Asia Web Direct) for a private car pickup (750 B) Seemed high but with my flight arriving at HKT at 1105pm after 26hrs of travel I just didn't want the hassel. Hope there's a guy with my name on a sign.
Good luck, I tried that last Feb and found myself standing like a deer in headlights, lot's of signs but none with anything that resembled my name. Ended up getting hearded into one of the minivans. AHHHHHH what a messWhatever happens make sure you end up in a private car or taxi, otherwise you'll be visiting every tourist shop and hotel in Patong. Not much fun after 26 hours in the air. Girls at the hotel desk told me to book a car directly through them next time as the (Asia Web Direct) isn't always reliable. Anyways, it's all worth it once you get that first cold Singha in your hands.
Forget the minibus.
500 baht for silver Airport Limousine immediately outside the terminal or 400-450baht TaxiMeter in topleft corner of the carpark.
Will the silver airport limo take you for a ride around the shops or just to your hotel
Depends, do you look like a sucker!!!!
Look you tools, no mod cap!!!!
I would always email the hotel and enquire if they provide FREE airport transfers.
Some do , but some will only provide that if you stay for a certain amout of nights.
I've never had that with them...though I usually take aTaxiMeter
Taxi Meter stand now when comming out of the terminal on the far right corner of the buiding. So not anymore to the left!
You tell me
Nice info...I would take the taximeter,thanks.
Have you guys ever got a taxi from the airport to actually turn on his meter?? I generally always take the meter taxi home from the airport. Reasons being its cheaper. But they still don't use the meter. Doesn't bother me that much anymore as i have come to accept it. But just curious if they've ever actually turned it on.
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They allways turn it on. Fare is what is on the meter plus 100 Baht extra, which they tell you before, suppose it is in their contract.
Total from airport to Patong is approx 320 on the meter plus 100 extra.
I've used them several times, hkt - Patong and return and a couple of times around the island and the've always used the meter without me asking.
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