Rent a friend in Phuket who's up for anything, from sunrise to last orders

A quiet beach, an Old Town afternoon, sunset drinks in Kata, a big night in Patong. Pick a friend and meet them there.

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Friends in Phuket

What people do with a friend in Phuket

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Beach days

Kata and Karon for an easy swim, Nai Harn when you want it quieter, Freedom Beach if you don't mind the walk down. Bring a friend for a swim, a game of beach volleyball, or simply someone to keep an eye on your bag while you're in the water.

Old Town afternoons

Thalang Road's painted shophouses, cafes inside old Sino-Portuguese buildings and the Sunday walking street. Good for photos, iced coffee and a late dim sum breakfast. Your friend takes the photos; you choose the cafes.

Sunset drinks

Promthep Cape, a beach bar in Kata, a rooftop above Patong Bay. Watching the sunset is pretty much a group activity in Phuket, so bring someone to toast it with.

Nights out

Bangla Road in Patong when you want it loud, live-music bars in Kata and Rawai when you don't. Your friend comes along for the night, and you share a ride back at the end.

Markets and seafood

Chillva Market, the Naka weekend market, and Rawai's seafood market, where you pick your seafood and a restaurant next door cooks it. More people means more dishes.

Muay Thai and fitness

Muay Thai camps around Chalong, a run up to the Big Buddha, beach volleyball as the sun goes down. Easier to keep going with someone beside you.

Meeting up in Phuket

Phuket is spread out, so friends usually cover one or two areas, like Old Town, Kata and Karon, or Rawai. Their profile shows which. Travel between areas is part of your plan's costs.

What it costs in Phuket

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How pricing works

Questions people ask

Which parts of Phuket do friends cover?

Each profile lists the areas that friend usually meets in. If your plan is somewhere else on the island, say so in your request and we'll check.

Do any Phuket friends speak Chinese?

Every profile lists the languages a friend speaks. Use the language filter to see who speaks Chinese.

Can we stay out late?

Yes, if it fits your friend's availability. Choose the start time and the hours you need when you request.

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