One-way car rental

One-way car rental: Kata & Karon to Trang

Pick up in Kata & Karon, drive to Trang and drop the car at Trang Airport (TST) – then fly home from there.

335 km 5 h Drop-off: Trang Airport (TST) From THB 873 / day + one-way fee

Tick "return to a different location" and choose Trang Airport (TST) as the drop-off.

Driving one way from Kata & Karon to Trang

A one-way rental from Kata & Karon to Trang lets you start your trip in Kata & Karon and fly home from Trang Airport (TST) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 335 km and takes around 5 h in light traffic.

Trang is a laid-back province south of Krabi, known for its islands, its local food – especially roast pork and dim sum breakfasts – and far fewer tourists than Phuket. The one-way fee (drop charge) is included in the total price you see when you search.

Directions

Leave Kata & KaronHead for Route 402 and drive north towards Phuket Airport.
Route 402 northCross the Sarasin Bridge to the mainland.
Route 4 via KrabiFollow Route 4 through Phang Nga and past Krabi.
South to TrangContinue on Route 4 to Trang town and follow signs for the airport.

Route at a glance

Pick-up	Kata & Karon
Drop-off	Trang Airport (TST)
Distance	335 km
Drive time	5 h
Main roads	Route 402 north › Route 4 via Phang Nga & Krabi
From	THB 873 / day + one-way fee

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On the way

Worth a stop

KrabiA good lunch stop roughly halfway.

Pak Meng pierBoats to Koh Mook, Koh Kradan and Koh Ngai.

Trang night marketOne of the best food markets in the south.

Good to know

One-way tips

Rules 01

Arrive early at the viewpoints

The car parks at Karon Viewpoint and Promthep Cape are small. Go before 10:00 or after the sunset crowds have left.

Rules 02

Steep coastal road south

The road from Kata Noi to Nai Harn climbs and drops sharply. Take it slowly, especially after rain.

Rules 03

Island trips

Park in Trang town or at the pier – rental cars cannot go to the islands.

Rules 04

One-way fee included

The drop charge is part of the total price in your search – compare totals, not daily rates.

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Questions about Kata & Karon to Trang

About 335 km, or 5 h of driving in light traffic, mainly on Route 402 north › Route 4 via Phang Nga & Krabi.

Recent searches start from about THB 873 a day for an economy car. A one-way fee (drop charge) is added for leaving the car in Trang – it is included in the total price you see when you search.

At Trang Airport (TST). Your voucher shows the exact return point and the desk opening hours.

Mainly the larger suppliers that have a desk at both ends of the route. Tick "return to a different location" in the search form to see who offers it for your dates.

Good stops include Krabi, Pak Meng pier, Trang night market. See "Worth a stop" above for details.

In daylight and outside rush hours (about 7–9 a.m. and 4–7 p.m.). In the rainy season, from May to October, morning drives are usually drier than the afternoons.

No – the same as any rental: your full licence, an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva type) where required, your passport and a credit card in the main driver's name. Rental cars may not be taken on ferries or across borders.