Pattaya travel guide

Pattaya Tourism | Pattaya Guide

You're Going to Love Pattaya

With a population of 97,296, Pattaya is a must-see destination in Chon Buri, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pattaya has to offer.

When to visit Pattaya

Pattaya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5605
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pattaya in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5605
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pattaya in April, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 243 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Pattaya, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.

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How to Get to Pattaya

Plane

Although Pattaya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 19 miles from Pattaya. Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from ANA, Thai Airways, EVA Air and other airlines departing from India.

Train

The train station in Pattaya is called Pattaya, and is located 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pattaya is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 62 miles from Pattaya. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pattaya, including Virak Buntham, LimoBus and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Pattaya takes 420 miles and will cost you around ₹ 3,002. From Krong Preah Sihanouk, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,336 for a journey of 765 miles. The most popular bus station is Pattaya North Pattaya Road, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Pattaya. Pattaya PTT is also a commonly used station, and is 15 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Pattaya doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 19 miles from Pattaya. Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from ANA, Thai Airways, EVA Air and other airlines departing from India.

Train

The train station in Pattaya is called Pattaya, and is located 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pattaya is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 62 miles from Pattaya. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pattaya, including Virak Buntham, LimoBus and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Pattaya takes 420 miles and will cost you around ₹ 3,002. From Krong Preah Sihanouk, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,336 for a journey of 765 miles. The most popular bus station is Pattaya North Pattaya Road, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Pattaya. Pattaya PTT is also a commonly used station, and is 15 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Pattaya

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pattaya

From 5-star hotels such as the Garden Cliff Resort and Spa to great affordable options like the The Beach Front Resort Pattaya - Sha Plus, Pattaya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,068 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,320 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Bedrooms Hostel Pattaya and Walking Street Guest House. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Pattaya, with prices from ₹ 1,084 to ₹ 13,594 per night. South Pattaya is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Pattaya are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pattaya

Most booked hotels in Pattaya

Hilton Pattaya
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,594+
Cape Dara Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,855+
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,519+
Z by Zing
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,168+

Hiring a car in Pattaya

Hiring a car in Pattaya costs ₹ 2,019 per day, on average, or ₹ 6,057 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Pattaya.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Pattaya (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 (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pattaya, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Pattaya costs ₹ 2,019 per day, on average, or ₹ 6,057 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Pattaya.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Pattaya (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 (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pattaya, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.