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Phuket Hotel Prices by Month: High Season, Low Season and When to Book
Phuket hotel prices swing widely with the seasons, and the same room can cost half as much in September as in January. This page summarises what travel guides and booking sites report, with the caveat that exact rates depend on the hotel, area and day. Always check live prices. Reviewed in November 2026.
The shape of the year
Guides describe a high season from about November to April with the peak from mid-December to February. One local guide says hotel prices in peak weeks are typically 30 to 50 percent higher than in low season, and another source says rates can climb 50 to 100 percent versus low season at popular beaches. Chinese New Year and the festive week are firm spikes.
Cheapest months
May to October is the wetter low season. Sources point to May, June, August and September as the steepest discounts, with one saying 40 to 50 percent off high-season rates and another putting September as the cheapest month with resort discounts up to 50 percent. Hotels.com data variously shows its cheapest month as April, May or August depending on the year, so there is no single answer. May and October are described as shoulder months that mix lower prices with more manageable weather.
When to book
- Book the Christmas to New Year week by the previous summer at the latest.
- For peak dry season, a few months ahead is usually comfortable.
- For the green season, weeks ahead can still find deep discounts.
- Prefer free-cancellation rates and re-check before travel.
- Songkran in April and long weekends push prices up in some areas.
Long stays and tips
Monthly rates are often cheaper than nightly ones. See the long-term rentals page and the budget hotel pages. For weather, sea conditions and what each month feels like, see the weather guide and the best time to visit page. Compare areas on the where-to-stay page.
This is general information, not medical, legal or insurance advice. Rules and conditions change, so check current official guidance for your situation.
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