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Il noleggio auto a Phuket è la scelta ideale per chi desidera esplorare questa pittoresca isola.
Phuket ha una rete di trasporti pubblici poco sviluppata, quindi un'auto diventa quasi indispensabile. Qui potrete visitare il Grande Buddha, situato sul Monte Naka Kerd, o l'antico Tempio di Phra Thong, nel nord dell'isola. Da non perdere il Parco degli elefanti, il Regno delle tigri e la Fattoria delle orchidee.
Con strade bellissime e la possibilità di usufruire dell'assistenza stradale di TakeCars, il vostro viaggio sarà comodo e spensierato.
Un'auto a Phuket vi darà la libertà di movimento e l'opportunità di visitare non solo le spiagge più famose, ma anche aree remote che possono essere raggiunte solo con mezzi privati. Grazie a TakeCars, potrete scegliere l'auto perfetta per il vostro viaggio a Phuket utilizzando comodi filtri per parametri dell'auto.
Recensioni sul noleggio auto a Phuket
With your own car, Phuket opens up. From Nai Harn at the southern tip to Mai Khao in the north is 50 km of mountain roads with bends and views over the Andaman Sea. The cashmere-soft beaches of Surin and Bang Tao, the food in Phuket Town, the sunsets at Promthep Cape — all become accessible without paying for a transfer every time.
Guests often arrive planning to settle into one beach for the week. Two days in, they take a car Two days in, they take a car — because Nai Harn and Rawai are ten minutes away through the hills, whereas the bus takes forty minutes via Phuket Town.
Phuket airport (HKT) sits in the north of the island. From there the road runs down the west coast through Bang Tao, Laguna and Surin — about an hour to Patong, an hour and a half to the southernmost point. Most owners meet at the terminal exit with a name board, no transfers to remote car parks.
When a first-time driver heads from the airport down to the south, we suggest taking it slowly. The mountain stretch from Kamala to Patong is pretty but steep and full of hairpins. Switch on the cruise control and enjoy it; no one's giving prizes for fast lap times.
Safety and pickup points on the island
Phuket has a mixed reputation as a rental market. There are honest family-run businesses, but also smaller outfits near the beaches known for tales of "new" damage on return and held deposits. Protection is simple and works: video the car at pickup, video again at drop-off, never leave your passport, and any deposit goes by cash, card or transfer.
There are essentially three pickup zones on Phuket: HKT airport (the largest concentration of owners), hotels in Patong, Karon and Bang Tao (free delivery is standard), and Phuket Town (for guests staying in the historic centre). Delivery from the airport down to the southern beaches takes around 50 minutes — book it in advance.
Petrol stations are plentiful: PTT and Bangchak run along the main 402 road from the Sarasin bridge to Phuket Town, and along the west coast. In the south, towards Nai Harn, stations are sparser — head out on a full tank, especially for evening drives.
Toyota Yaris Cross in Thailandia
Tutto è stato perfetto. La consegna è stata comoda e l'uomo che ha consegnato l'auto è stato molto cordiale. L'auto era perfetta per quello che ci serviva e non abbiamo avuto alcun problema. Abbiamo ottenuto una proroga del noleggio ed è stata una transazione senza problemi e un processo molto semplice. Tutto è stato perfetto. Utilizzerò sicuramente la vostra compagnia per i futuri noleggi in Thailandia.
Toyota Veloz in Thailandia
Abbiamo noleggiato un'auto da voi per quasi 2 settimane, il servizio è stato ottimo, ci è piaciuto al 100% noleggeremo un'auto solo da voi grazie per l'ottimo servizio.!!!!!!!!
MG 5/GT in Thailandia
All'inizio è andata bene, hanno persino prolungato il nostro contratto di locazione per un giorno. Tuttavia, alla fine si è verificata una situazione spiacevole. Ci hanno informato che dovevamo lasciare l'auto e mettere le chiavi al volante, invece di consegnare l'auto di persona. Abbiamo versato un deposito di 20.000 rubli. Qualche giorno dopo siamo stati informati che c'era un graffio sul fondo dell'auto. Il graffio è abbastanza evidente, se fosse stato fatto da noi lo avremmo sicuramente sentito o notato. Di conseguenza, ci sono stati addebitati 10.000 rubli dal deposito. Sembra che questa non sia la prima volta che si verifica una situazione del genere e che i clienti vengano regolarmente addebitati per lo stesso graffio.
MG 5/GT in Thailandia
Tutto era perfetto
Honda City in Thailandia
Tutto è andato alla grande, l'ho ricevuta velocemente, l'ho consegnata velocemente, nessun problema o lamentela. L'auto non mi ha deluso, è stata semplice, ma non ne ho bisogno di un'altra per Phuket. Sono rimasto sorpreso di quanto fosse spazioso il bagagliaio.... Volevamo andare all'aeroporto con la villa su un autobus separato, il controllo e i bagagli stavano tutti nella macchina, alla fine siamo andati su di essa. Tutto fantastico 👌
Toyota Vios in Thailandia
Ottimo personale, veloce, conveniente, onesto! Grazie )
Articles and routes around Phuket
We've put together pieces for travellers who want to see Phuket beyond Patong and Bangla Road: a west-coast guide comparing beaches by season and surf, a Phuket Town piece with a walking route through the old Portuguese quarter and local eateries, an overview of weekend trips into Phang Nga and Krabi, and a quarterly update on the rental market situation on the island.
Phuket specifics and local habits
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Sarasin bridge — onwards to mainland
Most owners on Phuket allow the car to cross to the mainland — into Krabi, Phang Nga, Khao Lak or Trang — at no extra charge. The only condition is to mention the route at pickup. The insurance covers the entire journey, the same way it does on the island.
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Video documentation against "new" damage
When you collect and return the car, film the entire body, alloys, windscreen and the underside on the driver's side. Five minutes of effort separates a smooth drop-off from disputed deductions. Reputable owners will ask you to do this themselves.
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Hotel delivery is standard practice
Within Phuket (Patong, Karon, Kata, Bang Tao, Rawai) most owners deliver the car to your hotel for free or for $5–10. Helpful if you're landing late or planning a couple of days without the car before the active part of the holiday begins.
Routes — around the island and beyond the bridge
Around the island — beaches and viewpoints
Phuket's main road, the 402, runs north to south through Phuket Town, with branches off to the west-coast beaches: Surin, Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn. A full loop around the island is around 100 km and can be done in a day. Don't skip the Karon Viewpoint between Karon and Nai Harn — the most famous sunset spot.
Phuket's most underrated route is the north coast. From Mai Khao through Sirinat national park to Bang Tao is just 30 km and almost car-free. The opposite of Patong — wide beaches, quiet, and shaded hollows between the casuarina roots.
To the mainland — Phang Nga and Krabi
From HKT airport across the Sarasin bridge to Phang Nga is 40 minutes. Phang Nga Bay with its James Bond limestone stacks, mangrove forests and the quiet beaches of Natai. Another 1.5 hours to Krabi with Railay beach and Ao Nang. Realistic as a day trip; comfortable as two or three days.
Further south — Trang, Satun, Tarutao
From Krabi you can carry on south — Trang with caves and the coffee houses of Koh Yao, Satun with the Tarutao and Lipe islands. Note: the car can't be taken to Lipe or Koh Lanta (the ferries don't carry cars). Leave it at the Ao Nang or Pak Meng pier and continue by boat.
Parking at the Ao Nang Princess pier for a Koh Lanta trip is around $3 a day. Many guests worry about leaving the car "on the island" overnight, but there's usually a manned car park with cameras nearby. We've never had an incident across multiple seasons.
Domande frequenti
Yes, across the Sarasin bridge — most owners include this in the standard terms with no extra charge. Mention at pickup that you're planning Krabi or Phang Nga. The insurance covers the whole of Thailand. It's one of Phuket's main advantages — you effectively get access to the entire southern coast.
At most popular beaches (Patong, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn, Kamala) there are paid parking strips at $1–1.50 per day with a local attendant. Free parking is available at the less-visited beaches: Mai Khao, Sirinat, Mai Thon. Hotel car parks are usually free for guests; restaurants on production of a receipt.
In terms of road access and reaching the rest of the island, Bang Tao and Karon are the most convenient. Quick to the airport, 20–30 minutes to the southern beaches and Phuket Town, parking at most hotels. Patong has plenty of options but the heaviest traffic. Nai Harn is quiet and scenic, but further from everywhere else.
Yes, and it's one of the main reasons to take a car on Phuket. Phang Nga is 1.5 hours, Krabi 2.5 hours, Railay and Ao Nang 3 hours. Roads are surfaced, and the navigation is reliable. Petrol on the mainland is cheaper than on the island — refuel after the bridge.
The main complaints concern smaller outfits along Bangla Road in Patong, unbranded rentals near Kata and Karon beaches, and Thai private operators with no website. TakeCars owners are vetted: name, photo and reviews from previous guests are visible. The deposit is always cash or card, never your passport.
From HKT to Patong — around 50 minutes via the west coast or 40 minutes through the 402. To Nai Harn (the southern tip) — 1 hour 20 minutes. To Bang Tao — 25 minutes. To Phuket Town — 35 minutes. Add 20–30 minutes during rainy-season traffic in Patong.
For the hilly roads (Kamala–Patong, Chalong–Rawai), a car with a 1.5-litre or larger engine is more comfortable. Toyota Vios, Honda City and Mazda 2 cope well. For lots of southern and mountain driving, a Honda HR-V, Yaris Cross or Mitsubishi Xpander handles better. 1.2-litre models need sport-mode shifts on the climbs.
Leave it at the pier in a manned car park. The Ao Nang pier (for Koh Lanta) and Rassada pier in Phuket (for Koh Phi Phi) have car parks at $3–5 a day. Don't leave anything in the boot, take valuables with you, and let the owner know the car will sit at the pier for a few days.
At hotels with their own car parks, yes. At beach car parks with an attendant, yes — but don't leave anything valuable in the cabin. Street overnight parking in Patong is not recommended: minor damage from tuk-tuks and scooters happens, and occasional break-in attempts. A hotel with covered parking is the safest option.
Yes, with some owners — typically an extra $30–60 depending on the drop-off point (KBV airport or Ao Nang). Check at booking, not all owners offer this. Alternative: drop at HKT and pick up a fresh car in Krabi — sometimes cheaper than the one-way fee.
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