Krabi travel guide
Krabi Tourism | Krabi Guide
You're Going to Love Krabi
With a population of 31,219, Krabi is the largest city in Krabi Province, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Krabi has to offer.
When to visit Krabi
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Krabi in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 355 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Krabi, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.
How to Get to Krabi
Plane
When flying to Krabi, you’ll arrive at Krabi (KBV), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Krabi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 24h.
Car
Another option to get to Krabi is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 38 miles from Krabi. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Krabi Krabi Bus Terminal, located 3 miles from the city centre of Krabi. Krabi Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Krabi
Where to stay in Krabi
From 5-star hotels such as the Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve to great affordable options like the Aonang Silver Orchid Resort, Krabi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lada Krabi Residence and City Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Krabi
Most booked hotels in Krabi
Hiring a car in Krabi
Hiring a car in Krabi costs £22 per day, on average, or £111 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Krabi.
Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Krabi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.58 and £16.77. Economy (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Krabi, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.