A quieter, more spread-out family beach right beside Kata, with one of the island's longest sandy shores.
A quieter, more spread-out family beach right beside Kata, with one of the island's longest sandy shores. Karon suits families who want Kata's beaches with a slower pace and a bit more space.
Best for: Families and couples who want laid-back over lively.
Typical rent: ฿15,000–22,000 studio · ฿35,000–55,000 two-bed (12-month lease; short-term and high-season rates run higher). Beach: Karon Beach. Airport: about ~50 min off-peak — high-season traffic can roughly double it. There is no real public transport in Phuket, so budget for a scooter or car — see getting around.
Karon suits families who want Kata's beaches with a slower pace and a bit more space. Compare the numbers in our cost-of-living guide and the other areas in the neighbourhoods overview.
Karon suits families and couples who want laid-back over lively. Karon suits families who want Kata's beaches with a slower pace and a bit more space.
Typical long-term rent in Karon runs ฿15,000–22,000 studio · ฿35,000–55,000 two-bed, on a 12-month lease. Short-term and high-season (December–February) rates are higher.
Karon is about ~50 min from Phuket International Airport off-peak; allow extra time in high season and the late-afternoon rush.