Sukhothai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sukhothai

With a population of 37,000, Sukhothai is the largest city in Sukhothai, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sukhothai has to offer.

When to visit Sukhothai

Sukhothai in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 289
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sukhothai in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 289
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sukhothai

Plane

When flying to Sukhothai, you’ll arrive at Sukhothai (THS), which is located 16 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sukhothai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 135 miles from Sukhothai. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sukhothai Historical Park, located 8 miles from the city centre of Sukhothai. Sukhothai Sukhothai Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Sukhothai, you’ll arrive at Sukhothai (THS), which is located 16 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sukhothai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 135 miles from Sukhothai. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sukhothai Historical Park, located 8 miles from the city centre of Sukhothai. Sukhothai Sukhothai Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Sukhothai

Airlines serving Sukhothai

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (43 reviews)
EL AL
Good (322 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sukhothai

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tr Guesthouse and Smilingface guesthouse.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sukhothai

Most booked hotels in Sukhothai

Thai Thai Sukhothai Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,836+
Sriwilai Sukhothai
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,839+
Legendha Sukhothai Hotel - Sha Certified
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,387+
Blue House Sukhothai
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,252+

Hiring a car in Sukhothai

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Sukhothai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,312 and ₹ 1,749.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Sukhothai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,312 and ₹ 1,749.