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 flying to Cha-am, you’ll arrive at Hua Hin (HHQ), which is located 17 km from the city centre.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cha-am, including Virak Buntham, LimoBus and Saly VIP. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Cha-am takes 676 km and will cost you around ₹ 3,002. From Krong Preah Sihanouk, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,336 for a journey of 1231 km.
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 ₹ 3,198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,106 and up for a 5-star experience.
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 ₹ 1,311 and ₹ 1,748. 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.