One-way car rental

One-way car rental: Khao Lak to Nakhon Si Thammarat

Pick up in Khao Lak, drive to Nakhon Si Thammarat and drop the car at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) – then fly home from there.

280 km 4 h 15 Drop-off: Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) From THB 943 / day + one-way fee

Tick "return to a different location" and choose Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) as the drop-off.

Driving one way from Khao Lak to Nakhon Si Thammarat

A one-way rental from Khao Lak to Nakhon Si Thammarat lets you start your trip in Khao Lak and fly home from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 280 km and takes around 4 h 15 in light traffic.

Nakhon Si Thammarat is one of Thailand's oldest cities, with major temples, shadow-puppet workshops and mountain villages nearby. 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST).
Drive to Nakhon Si ThammaratFollow the main highways to Nakhon Si Thammarat – about 280 km, 4 h 15 in light traffic. Plan a break on longer drives.
Drop off at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST)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	Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST)
Distance	280 km
Drive time	4 h 15
From	THB 943 / day + one-way fee

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At the end of the drive

Worth a stop

Wat Phra MahathatOne of southern Thailand's most important temples.

Khiriwong villageA mountain village known for fruit orchards and fresh air.

Shadow-puppet housesSee traditional nang talung puppets being made.

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

Mountain roads

Take care on hill sections, especially in heavy rain.

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 Nakhon Si Thammarat

About 280 km, or 4 h 15 of driving in light traffic.

Recent searches start from about THB 943 a day for an economy car. A one-way fee (drop charge) is added for leaving the car in Nakhon Si Thammarat – it is included in the total price you see when you search.

At Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST). 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 Wat Phra Mahathat, Khiriwong village, Shadow-puppet houses. 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.