When you arrive at Phuket Airport, charter
guests will be taken to their hotel destinations by the tour buses. For other travelers
there are two options: the minibus and limousine service at the ground floor entrance.
Minibuses are basically 150 Baht
(to Patong), limousines around 650 Baht. Tuktuks
are not allowed to pick up guests at the airport, as transport is monopolized by Thai
Airways.
When Heading back to the airport travel agencies supply minibuses and
limousines to the airport by the hour. Basically the same price range as coming from the
Airport. In Patong Beach the Buses leave and come by the full
hour. The route goes from the northern end of Patong Beach up through Bangla Road and back
to the Beach Road via Sawatdirak Road.
The buses turn right at Patong Beach Road's Southern intersection at the
Novotel and follow the Phra Baramee Road to Phuket Town. Expect the bus to pass Wat Patong
ten minutes past the full hour.
The Latest bus leaves at 17:00 hrs and the
latest returning bus from Phuket Town leaves at 18:00 hrs. The final stop in Phuket town
is the local bus station on Ranong Road (market road) and the Bus Fare is 15 Baht per
Person.
 The name
Tuktuk is said to have originated in Bangkok where the old three-wheeled
two-strokes uttered a "tuktuk" sound.
Almost all tuktuks in Patong are small Daihatsu and Isuzu pick-ups, which
eak are remodeled with seats and a roof to fit their new purpose. Tell the driver where to
go, ask him for the price (don't forget to haggle) and climb into the back.
 As you
approach your goal, knock on the roof (not on the glass between you and the
driver) to indicate, where you want to stop.
Motor Cycle Taxi's are probably the easiest way to get around
Patong, Phuket Town or any of the other beach resorts. All you have to do is wave them
down by holding your arm out and moving it up and down as they drive by. Alternatively,
they have many pickup points stationed around the Island and Towns where you can go
directly to and pick up a ride. The same goes for Tuk-Tuk drivers, just tell them where
you want to go and they'll do the rest.
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20
Baht per person
If you're
looking to get around by yourself then the best mode of transport is the Honda
Dream. These bikes have an engine capacity of only 125cc so you cannot go racing of
like some "hoon" on a larg chopper.