Phuket Long-Term Rental Guide: Renting for 1 to 6 Months
Monthly vs yearly leases, deposits, electricity and the checklist to use before renting long-term in Phuket.
Phuket has two rental markets that rarely meet. Yearly leases are cheap but require a 6–12 month commitment, often unfurnished, with utilities on top. Holiday rentals are flexible but priced by the night. Monthly rentals sit in between — and that is where most remote workers and snowbirds land.
Monthly rental vs yearly lease
| Monthly rental | Yearly lease | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay | About 28–30 nights | 6–12 months |
| Furnished | Yes, ready to live in | Varies |
| Utilities | Often included (check!) | Usually extra |
| Deposit | Usually one month or a fixed amount | Often two months |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
Five things to check before you pay
- Electricity. Ask for the rate per unit (kWh). Some landlords charge well above the public tariff; with air conditioning this can add thousands of baht a month.
- Internet. Ask for a recent speed test and whether the connection is shared with the whole building.
- Deposit conditions. How much, when it is returned, and what is deducted. Get it in writing.
- Payment schedule. Avoid paying several months in cash upfront to someone you have not met.
- The listing is real. Ask for a video call from inside the apartment or visit before paying; be wary of prices far below the market.
Paperwork
Foreigners renting in Thailand must have their address reported to immigration through the TM30 notification, which is the landlord’s responsibility. Keep a copy of your passport, visa and rental agreement — you may need them to extend a visa or open some accounts.
How our monthly rentals work
- Minimum 28 nights, any arrival date, up to 366 nights through the booking form — contact us for longer stays.
- All-inclusive monthly price: electricity, water and fast WiFi included.
- A refundable security deposit, returned after the checkout inspection.
- You pay month 1 + deposit after Benz confirms your dates, then each month the day before it starts — never the whole stay upfront unless you choose to.
- Automatic discounts: −7 % from 84 nights, −12 % from 168, −18 % from 336.
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