Which maps are best to download for bike trips around Phuket so they work without internet?
Insider's Response
The most convenient app to use in Phuket is Google Maps. You can build routes, find places of interest, check real reviews, opening hours, and so on. To use it as a navigator offline, you need to download the Phuket map in advance.
The Maps.me app also works very well in Phuket, and many people use it specifically as an offline navigator. This app is especially useful in the jungle or mountains where there is no signal. You can leave “tips” for other users — for example, where to find a campsite, drinking water, a rest bench, etc.
How to travel with offline maps:
1. Download Google Maps or Maps.me to your smartphone.
2. Download the “Phuket” region.
3. Use the app as a navigator with the pre-downloaded map, plan routes, and explore Phuket from different angles.
Thailand has quite a complicated addressing system (if you want to understand it — read here), so maps are a real lifesaver. On our website, we provide a geolocation link for every place so you can easily find it.
Getting around the island is most convenient with rented transport.