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Buses : Forms of local transport: Song taews – from beaches to Town.  There are few buses on Phuket, and the main form of transport from beach to town is the song taew, a small truck converted to carry passengers in the back on two long benches. They are usually colourful, with a sign on front showing where they are going. They now add English in small letters. These vehicles leave from a set stop by the fresh produce market in Phuket Town, reaching every major beach area on the island. There are no fixed schedules, and they run when there are sufficient passengers. When leaving the beach areas to head back to town they usually cruise around the streets, slowly, picking up passengers. It is slow, but cheap, with the fare from Phuket town to Patong now set at 20 Baht per person

Tuk Tuk  : If you want your own taxi, look for a tuk tuk, a tiny mini-truck converted in the manner of the bigger song taew above to carry about four passengers. The tuk-tuk gets this name from the noise its little engine makes. There are fleets of these in all major tourist areas, and they will take you anywhere, for a price. The going price between Patong and Phuket town is anywhere from 200 Baht to 400 Baht, one way (45 Baht per US$). Be prepared to bargain, for the drivers are out to squeeze every Baht they can from tourists. Bargaining is expected, but always keep it friendly. At night the price of tuk-tuks shoots up

One can also rent one of these tuk-tuks for the day. Expect to pay 2,000 Baht or more. This is a good way to get about the island, if you prefer not to drive yourself (a rental car is cheaper then this)

Motorcycle taxis : These will be a new experience for many people. Individual owners of small motor bikes rent their services, carrying passengers anyplace at pre-arranged prices. All fares must be negotiated before the ride.
These taxi riders are easily identified by their special coloured jackets identifying the location of their home base. Many have the word ‘taxi’ written in English on this jacket.


Renting your own car: Since Phuket is a large island – some 50 kilometres long and about 15 wide – renting your own vehicle is far and away the best means of getting around and seeing everything. Or much of it. Renting is easy, for private rental cars are easily found in every beach area, and major rental companies operate in most resorts. Or phone the company of your choice, for most will deliver and pick up vehicles. If renting from the side of the road beware: few of these vehicles have insurance, and this can prove disastrous in the event of an accident.

Renting one's own vehicle is also the only effective way to get off Phuket island and see the beautiful, neighbouring provinces of Phang Nga and Krabi by land. The roads are good and the scenery spectacular, making this a great way to go.