Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket)
Private transfer Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket): $50 sedan, $60 SUV, $65 van, $100 Alphard — per car, one way. 30 km, about 45 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Kamala is on the west coast between Surin and Patong, about 30 km from the airport: 40–55 minutes along the coastal road. Many villas and resorts here sit up on the hillside, and a booked driver finds the entrance for you.
- Distance30 km
- Drive time45 min
- Pricefrom $50
Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $50 ≈ ฿1,680 | ≈ 25 | ≈ 17 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $60 ≈ ฿2,016 | ≈ 30 | ≈ 20 | ≈ 15 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $65 ≈ ฿2,184 | ≈ 33 | ≈ 22 | ≈ 16 | ≈ 11 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $100 ≈ ฿3,360 | ≈ 50 | ≈ 33 | ≈ 25 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket): every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Phuket drivers / taxi | approx. ฿700–800 per car | not verified | Yes | No booking needed |
| Fixed-price transfer (portal) | approx. from €35 (≈ $39) per car | not verified | Yes | Lowest booked price |
| Smart Bus | approx. ฿100 per person | not verified | No | Budget, light luggage |
| Private car (RideTHA) | $50 per car (sedan), ≈ $17 per person for 3 | 45 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: phuket101.net — Private driver in Phuket (updated 31 Jan 2025) (2026-10-23); travellers’ reports (Phuket Airport → city, July 2026, unlinked) (2026-10-23); travellers’ reports (Phuket Airport → city, July 2026, unlinked) (2026-10-23).
The road
Route 402 south, then west via Cherng Talay and the coastal road past Surin and Laem Singh. No tolls on Phuket.
Worth stopping
- Viewpoint over Laem Singh beach just before Kamala.
Good to know
- Honest note: local drivers quote about ฿700–800 to this beach (phuket101.net, updated 31 January 2025), fixed transfers start at about €35 ≈ $39 (airporttransferportal.com, July 2026) and the Smart Bus costs ฿100 per person — all cheaper than our price. With us: a booked car, a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting and the same price at night.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($100): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket): questions
How much is a private transfer from Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket)?
$50 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $60 for an SUV, $65 for a 9-seat van and $100 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car, with a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall of the international or domestic terminal, after customs, with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).