Timing
01
Leave early for boat tours
Most tours leave Chalong Pier between 08:00 and 09:00. Allow time to find a parking spot near the pier.
Car rental in Rawai & Chalong
Phuket Island · compare suppliers, pick-up points and local driving tips.
65 min from HKT
50 km
12 suppliers
2 local tips
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Renting a car in Rawai & Chalong
Rawai and Chalong cover Phuket's southern tip, home to many expats, seafood restaurants and the piers for island tours. With a car you can reach Promthep Cape, Nai Harn and Chalong Pier quickly – and skip the tour-transfer pick-ups.
Pick-up points in Rawai & Chalong
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Main pick-up point – rental desks in the Domestic Terminal arrivals hall.
Directions on OpenStreetMap
Main pick-up point – rental desks in the Domestic Terminal arrivals hall.
Directions on OpenStreetMap
Quick facts: Rawai & Chalong
| From Phuket Airport | 50 km / 65 min |
|---|---|
| Region | Phuket Island |
| Main pick-up | Phuket International Airport (HKT) |
| Pick-up points | 2 |
| Suppliers | 12 |
| Drive on | The left |
| Tourist Police | 1155 |
Getting there
Driving from Phuket Airport to Rawai & Chalong
65 min
50 km · approx., in light traffic
Route 402 to Phuket Town, then south on Chao Fa Road (Route 4021/4024) towards Chalong.
Add 20–30 minutes at rush hour or in heavy rain.
Places worth the drive
Chalong PierStarting point for many island and snorkelling tours.
Wat ChalongPhuket's best-known temple.
Rawai seafood marketChoose your seafood and have it cooked nearby.
Promthep Cape & Nai HarnSunset point and a beautiful beach, 10 minutes away.
Local driving tips
Local tips for Rawai & Chalong
What locals know and rental desks rarely tell you – read these before you drive in Rawai & Chalong.
Parking
02
Use the paid pier car parks
Parking on the road near the pier can block traffic and lead to a fine. The paid car parks are cheap and safer.
Car rental deals
Today's best deals in Rawai & Chalong
Indicative "from" prices from recent searches (checked 14 October 2026). Prices in Rawai & Chalong can differ – search your dates for live prices.
Economy
Toyota Yaris or similarfromTHB 704/ day
- 5 seats, 2 bags
- Free cancellation
- Unlimited mileage
Compact
Toyota Vios or similarfromTHB 868/ day
- 4 seats, 1 bags
- Couples, small families, business travelers,
- Comfortable for city driving and longer island
Full size
Toyota Hilux or similarfromTHB 677/ day
- 5 seats, 5 doors
- Diesel
- Families, outdoor trips & extra cargo
SUV
Honda HR-V or similarfromTHB 955/ day
- 5 seats, 5 doors
- Families & comfortable road trips
- Comfortable ride and good fuel efficiency
Van/Minivan
Mitsubishi Xpander or similarfromTHB 1,248/ day
- 7 seat, 5 doors
- Crossover MPV
- Spacious three-row cabin designed for family use
Luxury
BMW 3 Series or similarfromTHB 1,352/ day
- 5 Seats, 3 luggage
- Business trips and premium travel
- Plug-in Hybrid
Suppliers
Compare rental companies in Rawai & Chalong
International brands and Thai companies side by side – with the rental desk address and customer score for each.
| Supplier | Type | Rental desk address | Good for | Customer score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Travellers who want a familiar international brand | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Business travellers and loyalty-programme members | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Good price with an international brand | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hall, 1st floor – orange counter (returns at gate 3)Phuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Late-evening arrivals (desk open to midnight) | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | European travellers who know the brand | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Lower prices with a big-group backup | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Lowest price on a known brand | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, ground floor – next to the exit between doors 1 and 2Phuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Daytime arrivals | Details | ||
| Thai company | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Good value for money (high value score) | Details | ||
| Thai company | Phuket Airport – Arrivals hall – desk or meet & greet with a name signPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Tight budgets | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Arrivals hall – desk or meet & greet (local partner)Phuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Low prices with group backing | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Smooth pick-up and drop-off (score 9.8) | Details |
Scores: VIP Cars customer ratings out of 10. Your booking voucher always shows the exact desk or meeting point. Suppliers shown usually appear in our search for this area – availability changes with your dates.
Car types
Choose the right car for your trip in Rawai & Chalong
Prices are indicative daily rates from recent searches and change with season and demand. Models are examples – you get a car from the same group.
One Way Routes
One-Way Car Rental From Rawai & Chalong
Pick up in Rawai & Chalong and drop the car at an airport in southern Thailand – no need to drive back. The one-way fee (drop charge) is included in the price you see when you search.
- Drop-off at the destination airport
- One-way fee shown upfront
- Offered mainly by larger suppliers
Rawai & Chalong Phuket Airport
End your stay in Rawai & Chalong and leave the car at Phuket Airport on the way to your flight – no taxi to the airport needed.
Route 402 to Phuket Town, then south on Chao Fa Road (Route 4021/4024) towards Chalong. Best for: Flying home from Phuket
fromTHB 745/ day + one-way fee
Rawai & Chalong Krabi
Pick up in Rawai & Chalong, drive to Krabi and drop the car at Krabi Airport (KBV) – then fly home from there.
Best for: Ao Nang, Railay & island hopping
fromTHB 791/ day + one-way fee
Rawai & Chalong Surat Thani
Pick up in Rawai & Chalong, drive to Surat Thani and drop the car at Surat Thani Airport (URT) – then fly home from there.
Best for: Khao Sok & the Samui ferries
fromTHB 839/ day + one-way fee
Rawai & Chalong Trang
Pick up in Rawai & Chalong, drive to Trang and drop the car at Trang Airport (TST) – then fly home from there.
Best for: Koh Mook, Koh Kradan & Pak Meng
fromTHB 883/ day + one-way fee
Rawai & Chalong Nakhon Si Thammarat
Pick up in Rawai & Chalong, drive to Nakhon Si Thammarat and drop the car at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) – then fly home from there.
Best for: Temples, culture & Khao Luang
fromTHB 908/ day + one-way fee
Rawai & Chalong Hat Yai
Pick up in Rawai & Chalong, drive to Hat Yai and drop the car at Hat Yai Airport (HDY) – then fly home from there.
Best for: Songkhla & the deep south
fromTHB 957/ day + one-way fee
Approximate distances and drive times in light traffic. "From" price = lowest Economy daily rate seen for each route (checked 14 October 2026); the one-way fee is added in your search. Availability depends on the supplier and your dates.
Help
Questions about renting in Rawai & Chalong
About 50 km, or 65 min by car in light traffic. Route 402 to Phuket Town, then south on Chao Fa Road (Route 4021/4024) towards Chalong.
Common pick-up points are: Phuket International Airport (HKT), Rawai & Chalong. Your voucher shows the exact desk or meeting point.
Suppliers that usually appear in our search here include Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar, National, Thai Rent a Car, Chic Car Rent, Keddy by Europcar, Payless Car Rental. Availability changes with your dates.
Leave early for boat tours: Most tours leave Chalong Pier between 08:00 and 09:00. Allow time to find a parking spot near the pier. See all local driving tips.
Recent searches start from about THB 745 a day for an economy car. Prices change with the season – they are highest from mid-December to February and lowest in September and October.
Yes, one-way rentals are possible – for example to Phuket Airport (HKT), Krabi Airport (KBV), Surat Thani Airport (URT). The one-way fee is included in the total price you see when you search.
Popular drives include Chalong Pier, Wat Chalong, Rawai seafood market. See the highlights above for details.
With most licences from outside ASEAN, yes. Carry an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva type) with your national licence – rental desks and police can ask for both.
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