Cha-am travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cha-am

With a population of 49 375, Cha-am is the largest city in Phetchaburi, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cha-am deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cha-am

Cha-am in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5986
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cha-am in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5986
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cha-am

Plane

When flying to Cha-am, you’ll arrive at Hua Hin (HHQ), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cha-am is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 125 km from Cha-am. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cha-am, including Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Cha-am takes 676 km and will cost you around ₹ 3,001. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,251 for a journey of 1255 km.

Plane

When flying to Cha-am, you’ll arrive at Hua Hin (HHQ), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cha-am is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 125 km from Cha-am. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cha-am, including Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Cha-am takes 676 km and will cost you around ₹ 3,001. From Phnom Penh, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,251 for a journey of 1255 km.

Airlines serving Cha-am

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cha-am

From 5-star hotels such as the Dusit Thani Hua Hin to great affordable options like the C Cha-Am Hotel, Cha-am offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,077 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cha-am

Most booked hotels in Cha-am

Putahracsa Hua Hin
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,540+
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,919+
Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,004+
Grand Pacific Sovereign Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,501+
Hyatt Regency Hua Hin
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,086+
Dusit Thani Hua Hin
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,053+

Hiring a car in Cha-am

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Cha-am (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,310 and ₹ 1,747. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cha-am, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Cha-am (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,310 and ₹ 1,747. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cha-am, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.