Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hat Yai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hat Yai

With a population of 191.696, Hat Yai is the largest city in Songkhla, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hat Yai to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hat Yai

Hat Yai in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2681
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hat Yai in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2681
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hat Yai

Plane

When flying to Hat Yai, you’ll arrive at Hat Yai (HDY), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Hat Yai is called Hat Yai Hat Yai Railway Station, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hat Yai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 249 km from Hat Yai. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Hat Yai Hat Yai Bus Stop, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Hat Yai. Hat Yai Nominatee Tour, 171 Thumnoonvithi Road is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hat Yai, you’ll arrive at Hat Yai (HDY), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Hat Yai is called Hat Yai Hat Yai Railway Station, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hat Yai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 249 km from Hat Yai. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Hat Yai Hat Yai Bus Stop, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Hat Yai. Hat Yai Nominatee Tour, 171 Thumnoonvithi Road is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hat Yai

TSTTrang
NAWNarathiwat
HDYHat Yai

Airlines serving Hat Yai

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (27 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Good (109 reviews)
Thai Vietjet Air
Good (103 reviews)
Nok Air
Good (28 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hat Yai

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bhava Residence and Rin Guesthouse - Pracharak Rd..

Where to stay in popular areas of Hat Yai

Most booked hotels in Hat Yai

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New Season Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,747+
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Centara Hotel Hat Yai
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,744+
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Crystal Hotel Hat Yai
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,620+
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Hiring a car in Hat Yai

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Hat Yai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hat Yai, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Hat Yai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hat Yai, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

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