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Where to drive from Phuket on a rental car — 2026 route guide

Quick summary: 4 curated day-trip routes from Phuket (Phuket Province, Thailand) — all paved, doable in a day. Base rate at Phuket Rent-a-Car includes full insurance (CASCO+OSAGO) and unlimited mileage within Phuket Province, Thailand as an option. Free pickup at Phuket International (HKT) airport for rentals of 3+ days. Live fleet and prices at /en/avtopark and /en/prices (hourly refresh).
🌍 For foreign tourists in Russia: You need three documents to rent — your home country driver's license, an International Driving Permit (IDP, 1968 Vienna Convention — Russia accepts this), and your passport with a valid Russian visa or migration card. Major international payment methods accepted. English-speaking support available.

Routes

Route 1

Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Patong Beach

Distance: 35 km · Time: 1 h

via paved highway

Route 2

Phuket Old Town

Distance: 10 km · Time: 20 min

Sino-Portuguese architecture, on the island

Route 3

Patong Beach (main tourist district)

Distance: 15 km · Time: 30 min

via mountain asphalt road, on the island

Route 4

Promthep Cape (southern tip of Phuket island)

Distance: 20 km · Time: 30 min

via paved highway, on the island

Before you go

🚗 Pre-trip: confirm with the Phuket Rent-a-Car manager whether your route stays within Phuket Province, Thailand (cross-region trips need approval), winter tire availability (seasonal), and unlimited mileage option. Phone +66 94-978-3102 (24/7) or /en/usloviya-arendy.
📞 On the road: our support is available 24/7. For any unusual situation (breakdown, accident, getting lost) call +66 94-978-3102 — replacement vehicle within 1-2 hours inside Phuket Province, Thailand.

Documents & terms

Required documents: passport with valid Russian visa or migration card + International Driving Permit (IDP, 1968 Vienna Convention) + your home country driver's license. Drivers 23+ years old, license held for 3+ years. CASCO+OSAGO insurance included in base rate. «No deposit» tier available — no funds frozen on your bank card. Full terms at /en/usloviya-arendy.

🚙 Ready to drive? Book online at thailandrentacar.com/en — 24/7 booking, free pickup at Phuket International airport for rentals of 3+ days.