One-way car rental

One-way car rental: Khao Lak to Krabi

Pick up in Khao Lak, drive to Krabi and drop the car at Krabi Airport (KBV) – then fly home from there.

150 km 2 h 15 Drop-off: Krabi Airport (KBV) From THB 826 / day + one-way fee

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

Driving one way from Khao Lak to Krabi

A one-way rental from Khao Lak to Krabi lets you start your trip in Khao Lak and fly home from Krabi Airport (KBV) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 150 km and takes around 2 h 15 in light traffic.

Krabi province has dramatic limestone cliffs, island-hopping from Ao Nang and inland sights such as the Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave Temple. The one-way fee (drop charge) is included in the total price you see when you search.

Directions

Pick up in Khao LakCollect the car at your supplier's Khao Lak pick-up point and set your GPS for Krabi Airport (KBV).
Drive to KrabiFollow the main highways to Krabi – about 150 km, 2 h 15 in light traffic. Plan a break on longer drives.
Drop off at Krabi Airport (KBV)Follow the "Car Rental Return" signs at the airport and allow 30 minutes for the return check.

Route at a glance

Pick-up	Khao Lak
Drop-off	Krabi Airport (KBV)
Distance	150 km
Drive time	2 h 15
From	THB 826 / day + one-way fee

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At the end of the drive

Worth a stop

Ao NangThe main beach town, with boats to Railay and the islands.

Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)Climb about 1,260 steps for a huge view.

Emerald Pool & hot springs (Khlong Thom)Natural pools in the forest, about 1 hour south-east.

Good to know

One-way tips

Rules 01

Route 4 has slow trucks

Route 4 is mostly a good road, but expect slow trucks and scooters on the shoulder. Overtake only where you can see far ahead.

Rules 02

Similan boats leave early

Hotel pick-ups for Similan trips can be before 07:00. With your own car you can drive to the pier instead – check where to park.

Rules 03

Return before the desk closes

Check the opening hours of the Krabi Airport desk for your drop-off time.

Rules 04

One-way fee included

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

Help

Questions about Khao Lak to Krabi

About 150 km, or 2 h 15 of driving in light traffic.

Recent searches start from about THB 826 a day for an economy car. A one-way fee (drop charge) is added for leaving the car in Krabi – it is included in the total price you see when you search.

At Krabi Airport (KBV). 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 Ao Nang, Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), Emerald Pool & hot springs (Khlong Thom). 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.