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Renting a Motorbike
You can cut down on transportation costs by renting a motorbike from a hotel or
tourist shop. Rates start at around B200 per day. Not only are motorbikes cheaper,
but they also give you flexibility in terms of time spent at places. The rental company
will usually hold your passport as collateral.
Free Attractions
Most of the best things on Phuket are free, such as the feel of the sunshine, walking
across the soft white sand, and wading in turquoise waters, so maximize your enjoy-
ment of these activities. Other free attractions include visits to Buddhist temples and
Chinese shrines, and scenic walks.
Staying Inland
Beachfront hotels and rooms with beach views cost more than rooms inland. Re-
member that you can visit the beach from sunrise to sundown, and slash your daily
room costs by spending nights inland. From some rooms you can hear the waves
crashing onto the shore, but these rooms come at steep cost.
Flying into Bangkok
If you have time to spare, flying into Bangkok and traveling overland to Phuket can
save a significant amount of money. Alternatively, you can try some of Thailand's
low-cost airlines, such as AirAsia, 1-2-Go, and Nok Air, which offer regular flight ser-
vices between Bangkok and Phuket. These flights are often much cheaper than the
major carriers.
