One-way car rental

One-way car rental: Khao Lak to Trang

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

295 km 4 h 30 Drop-off: Trang Airport (TST) From THB 918 / day + one-way fee

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

Driving one way from Khao Lak to Trang

A one-way rental from Khao Lak to Trang lets you start your trip in Khao Lak and fly home from Trang Airport (TST) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 295 km and takes around 4 h 30 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

Pick up in Khao LakCollect the car at your supplier's Khao Lak pick-up point and set your GPS for Trang Airport (TST).
Drive to TrangFollow the main highways to Trang – about 295 km, 4 h 30 in light traffic. Plan a break on longer drives.
Drop off at Trang Airport (TST)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	Trang Airport (TST)
Distance	295 km
Drive time	4 h 30
From	THB 918 / day + one-way fee

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At the end of the drive

Worth a stop

Koh Mook & the Emerald CaveSwim through a cave into a hidden lagoon.

Pak Meng & Hat Chao MaiCoastline and piers for island trips.

Koh KradanOne of the clearest-water islands in the area.

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

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.

Help

Questions about Khao Lak to Trang

About 295 km, or 4 h 30 of driving in light traffic.

Recent searches start from about THB 918 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 Koh Mook & the Emerald Cave, Pak Meng & Hat Chao Mai, Koh Kradan. 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.