How to find accommodation in Phuket

Phuket is a paradise island, and many people want to stay here longer than a one or two week vacation. That is why people often come here for wintering or even longer stays. In this case, it is necessary to find accommodation in Phuket. We will tell you how and where to do it. Read more about it also in the sections Apartments Rental and Villas Rental. You can also leave a request for renting an accommodation in our telegram bot.

Renting through a realtor/agency

This is the most understandable and convenient option, as realtors have a large database of housing for rent in Phuket and will be able to find options at your request. However, you should be prepared for the fact that intermediaries take a commission for their services, and in general, the housing may offer a higher price.

How can you determine if the company you want to rent accommodation from in Phuket for a month is reliable?

• It is registered in Thailand
• It has a website or active social media profiles
• There is a public information about the owners
• Payment is made by preliminary agreement and to the company’s account
• You sign a rental agreement

Renting directly through a condo

This option is suitable for those who are already on the island, are mobile and have plenty of time to spare. Usually, condominiums have a reception desk where you can ask about available accommodation options. You can choose the area of Phuket you are interested in, drive around the different condos, inquire about the available options and rent directly.

Websites for booking accommodations

Among the most popular resources are Booking, Airbnb and Agoda. Here you can easily rent a property for any period of time. However, on these sites, the price may also be overpriced and designed precisely for short-term rentals.

If you’re having problems with pre-paying for your accommodation on Airbnb or Booking by card, you can write in private messages to the landlord and ask him to leave the reservation for you. You can also sort out the options with prepayment by card and choose only without it.

Facebook Marketplace

In this section of the popular social network owners and agents post free options for renint in Phuket.

It is important to understand that most of them rent exclusively for a period of 1 year, less often from 6 months. And the shorter the lease term, the higher the price will be. In this case, much depends on your diplomacy and ability to negotiate.

Telegram chats.

There are plenty of relocant chats in Phuket where you can also find bargain accommodation. However, this is quite risky and is built solely on trust.

On the surface, the landlord may seem quite reliable, but in reality turn out to be a fake. Fraudsters communicate very believably, and after prepayment disappear. Before paying any amount for rent, meet in person, ask to see documents and other proof of the reality of housing.

Accommodation options in Phuket

Hotels. Hotels of any level – luxury or budget, with their own territory, swimming pools or without, with breakfast or without. The choice depends solely on your preferences and financial possibilities.

Condominiums. These are residential complexes where you can rent apartments of different sizes – from small studios to elite penthouses. As a rule, condominiums have everything you need for life, and on the territory – swimming pools, saunas, cafes, gyms, children’s playrooms and co-working spaces.

Villas. The best option for a comfortable and secluded vacation. Villas in Phuket come in different sizes, with different levels of landscaping, pools, etc.

What else you need to know about renting in Phuket

• The most expensive rent in high season – in January and February, as well as on the eve of Chinese New Year (late February-early March).
• The longer the rental period, the cheaper it is, usually by 30-50% or more.
• If you have a long contract, you will need to pay a deposit, usually 1 or 2 monthly payments.
• The closer the accommodation is to the sea, the more expensive it is.
• The cost of electricity and water may vary slightly in different areas of the island. Electricity in Thailand is quite expensive, and with the active use of air conditioning, the cost per month for a small villa can reach 15 thousand baht.
• There are many exotic animals and insects in Thailand, so if you want to avoid meeting them, rent an apartment rather than a villa.

For more information on the best hotels, apartments and villas in Phuket, visit the Accommodation in Phuket section of the website . Also check out the Cafes and Restaurants section to find the most delicious places to eat near your new Phuket home.