Chiang Mai Hotels Travel Guide

For relatively short distances you can take a sam-lor (pedaled tricycle) for B20 - B50 per head, depending on the distance. Fare may go up for longer rides.

Tuk-Tuk

f you want a faster and some adventure services. You may opt to ride in a motorized sam-lor, also known as tuk-tuk. Prices are not standard but the ride is quicker. Als bargain with a smile.

Red Pick-up Cab (Songtaew)

The most common means of transport is the red cab, witch looks like coverd pickup trucks where passengers sit on the back benches. Visitors just tell them the destination and negotiate the price before making a trip. They normally pick up and drop other passengers along the way until they reach a final destination. It normally costs about 15 baht per person, however it may cost up to 20-30 baht, depending on either his or your destination as well. For the vicinity areas, the pick-up cab looks the same but different color.

Car Rental

Local and international rental car companies are available in Chiang Mai:
North Wheels: Tel. (053) 216189, 418233-4, (01) 9515375
Journey Car Rent: Tel. (053) 216189, 418233-4, (01) 9515375
Avis Chiang Mai office: Tel. (053) 201574, 210789-9
Budget Chiang Mai office: Tel. (053) 202871, (088) 220310
National Car Rental Chiang Mai office: Tel. (053) 245936, 242657, 210118

Bike/motor bike rental

A cheaper option in the long run is to rent a motorbike. The price seems to be 250 Bht everywhere for 24 hours, you might bargain a bit when you rent from noon onwards.