Koh Samui travel guide
Koh Samui Tourism | Koh Samui Guide
You're Going to Love Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a must-see destination in Surat Thani, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Koh Samui has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Koh Samui
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Koh Samui
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cliff Bar & Grill (124/2 Tambon Maret Lamai Beach) and The View (9/123 Moo 5) are great picks.
When to visit Koh Samui
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Koh Samui in April, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 19.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Koh Samui, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Koh Samui
Plane
When flying to Koh Samui, you’ll arrive at Ko Samui (USM), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Koh Samui from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 21h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Koh Samui is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 258 km from Koh Samui. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Koh Samui Bo Phut Resort & Spa, located 5 km from downtown Koh Samui. Koh Samui Na Thon Koh Samui is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Koh Samui
Where to stay in Koh Samui
From 5-star hotels such as the Kamalaya Koh Samui to great affordable options like the Samahita Retreat, Koh Samui offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep inn Samui and Amity Beach Resort. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Koh Samui, with prices from $9 to $452 per night. Bo Phut is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Koh Samui are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Mae Nam - In Koh Samui’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include W Koh Samui, Fair House Villas & Spa and Santiburi Koh Samui.
Where to stay in popular areas of Koh Samui
Most booked hotels in Koh Samui
Renting a car in Koh Samui
Renting a car in Koh Samui costs $31 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Ko Samui.
Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Koh Samui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Koh Samui is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.