Rent a house in Phuket, the necessary information

In this article we will try to briefly share with you important information that can be useful if you are going on vacation and you need to rent an apartment in Phuket or a villa. Few describe the options for housing, prices and more.

Short lifehacks:

• Keep in mind that although rest in Thailand is relatively inexpensive in the world, but it is Phuket - this is the most expensive island and in general the region in the whole country. There are in view of the prices for housing, food, entertainment and in general everything that is in demand among foreign tourists.
• As we have already written in our articles, Phuket real estate prices are highly dependent on the seasons. Remember that from January to February the peak of the high season is in effect, which entails all kinds of price increases.
• If you are going to stop for more than a week or two, then you will save about 20-30% due to long-term rent. Usually at all real estate agencies that way.
• Of course, the closer to the sea is housing, the more it will cost.
• In order to save on housing you can rent a cheap bike, while you still get the opportunity to travel around the island on your own and on wheels.
• In the case of rental housing through agencies, then make sure that they are checked or at least officially registered as firms, as private intermediaries often take advantage of customers' inexperience and their lack of knowledge of English or Thai, in order to gain additional benefits through overpricing, which you have to pay through it.
• Sometimes the cost of utilities may not be included in the cost of the dwelling itself, so please check this point before renting so as not to overpay as a result.
• Pools are practical in any villas or apartments, so do not consider this to be a feature.

It is worth knowing that since the best resorts are located on the western part of the island, the density of the population here will be significantly exceeded in contrast to the east. However, the east coast certainly has its advantages too.

I would like to say a few words about the photos that you see when choosing housing on the sites and in the social. networks. Always pay attention to the quality of their photos, it is important that each nuance is presented in the photo, otherwise it is possible to skip this option or contact the agent and request more photos or photos of specific objects in the territory.

Prices

Housing prices on the island depend on many factors, such as: the location of the property, its type, distance to the sea, included services and amenities, the number of rooms and floors. The cheapest accommodation you can find is how the rules are modest rooms in already rented apartments and their cost can start from $ 5-6 per day. On average, a private apartment or villa with 1-2 rooms, a swimming pool and all the necessary amenities, including cleaning and linen change, can be rented from $ 40-50 per day, but most often the prices start from $ 70. For a separate price, you can always order a masseuse, personal chef and dry cleaning services that will cost you about a few dollars for a service.

When planning your vacation for a relatively long period, you can rent a villa in Phuket for a month, for example, immediately and significantly save than to extend the rent every few days for the cost of individual days.

More information about the prices for rental housing in Phuket can be found on our website in the rental section.