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Get around Mai Khao
Get around Mai Khao
Ignore the taxi and hotel touts as you arrive at Phuket International Airport and walk a short distance just to the right of the building. There you will see a 'TAXI METER' kiosk where you will be able to get a taxi for a more realistic price. It should cost no more than 350 baht (less than 10 dollars) including 100 baht airport tax. If you can find a driver to turn on the meter the cost will be even less. Journey time is around 20 minutes. Some hotels in Mai Khao will offer transfers which is highly recommended as you will be sure of arriving at your chosen destination without being taken to shops and travel agents on the way where the taxi drivers earn commission just for taking you there.
Taxis in Phuket are probably the most expensive in Thailand and be prepared to pay a high price in comparison to Bangkok or further north.
There are local buses that will take you to Phuket town for only 50 Baht/person each way. You will have to either walk to the main 402 highway about 2 kilometers from the beach or get a lift from someone. Most of the local people are friendly and will go out of their way to help you and do not expect anything in return.
The bus journey takes about 90 minutes to town and is an experience in itself but is reliable and inexpensive. Do not expect luxury or 5 star travel unless you are willing to pay.
You can also board a bus from the main highway to Phang Nga, Krabi, Surat Thani or virtually anywhere in Thailand. Long distances such as Bangkok will usually require that you have paid for a ticket in advance at the bus station in Phuket or from a travel agent.
Motorbike and car hire is readily available all over Phuket and best to arrange near the airport as there are many hire shops around there making the prices more competitive. A small automatic moped should cost maximum 300 Baht/day and cars such as a new Honda Jazz or small saloon around 1000 Baht/day including insurance. (read the small print) Note that you will not be insured unless you have a full driving license accompanied by an 'International Driving Permit' (IDP) covering the type of vehicle you wish to hire. The IDP must be applied for in your own country where you hold a full driving license usually costing only a few dollars.
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