Karon travel guide
Karon Tourism | Karon Guide
You're Going to Love Karon
With a population of 7,094, Karon is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Karon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Karon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Karon in March, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 410 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Karon, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Karon
Plane
Although Karon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 20 miles from Karon. The shortest flight to Karon from India departs from Kochi and takes around 10h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Karon is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 7 miles from Karon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Karon.
Airlines serving Karon
Where to stay in Karon
From 5-star hotels such as the Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus) to great affordable options like the Coral Inn, Karon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,711 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,736 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Karon
Most booked hotels in Karon
Hiring a car in Karon
Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Karon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,311 and ₹ 1,748. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Karon, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.