Blue trucks with open sides on fixed routes. They connect Phuket Town to Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai, and Kamala in daylight.

• Pros: cheap, fairly safe, a local ride
• Cons: no timetable, none at night, beach-to-beach usually means a change in town

Good for airport-to-hotel. Counters at the airport and in busy areas. Several drop-offs, so it takes longer.

• Pros: cheaper than a private taxi, air-con, easy to find
• Cons: slower, tight for big bags

Street corners in Patong, Kata, and Phuket Town. Riders in coloured vests.

• Pros: fast for short trips, fine for one person
• Cons: less safe, poor in rain

Popular with backpackers and nomads. You need a proper licence (international / valid for Thailand).

• Pros: flexible, cheap fuel
• Cons: risky if you are new to riding; helmet and local rules are not optional

Small red four-wheelers everywhere in tourist streets. Fine for short hops.

• Pros: easy to hail, ok for a small group
• Cons: overpriced if you do not agree a fare, uncomfortable on long runs

Airport toward Rawai with stops at main beaches. Prepaid card or cash. See Tourism Authority of Thailand — Phuket for area context.

• Pros: modern, air-con, a schedule, covers the main strip
• Cons: limited routes, thinner off-peak

Best in Old Phuket Town, beach promenades, and compact villages. Bike rentals exist. Friends Hostel is a 15-minute walk from the airport — no transfer needed for a first night.

• Pros: free or cheap, good for looking around
• Cons: not for long or hilly stretches; heat and traffic