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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Koh Samui has to offer.
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 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 490 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Koh Samui, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Koh Samui from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Koh Samui is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 258 km from Koh Samui. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Koh Samui Nathon Pier, located 13 km from the city centre of Koh Samui. Koh Samui Bo Phut Resort & Spa is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Koh Samui
Where to stay in Koh Samui
From 5-star hotels such as the Muang Samui Spa Resort to great affordable options like the Evergreen Resort, Koh Samui offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €235 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rose Garden Samui Bungalows and J4 Hotel Samui. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Koh Samui, with prices from €8 to €775 per night. Bo Phut is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Koh Samui are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Mae Nam - In Koh Samui’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Explorar Koh Samui - Adults Only Resort and Spa, Saree Samui and W Koh Samui.
Ang Thong - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Tui Blue The Passage Samui Pool Villas With Private Beach Resort, Mai Samui Beach Resort & Spa and Nathon Residence. The average nightly price for a double room in Ang Thong is €17.
Taling Ngam - Conrad Koh Samui, Centra by Centara Coconut Beach Resort Samui and Am Samui Resort Taling Ngam have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Taling Ngam will cost you about €17 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Koh Samui
Most booked hotels in Koh Samui
Hiring a car in Koh Samui
Expect to pay €1.22 per litre in Koh Samui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.62 and €19.50. 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 car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.