Rules
01
You cannot drive to Railay
Railay is only reached by boat. Park in Ao Nang or at Ao Nam Mao pier and take a long-tail boat across.
One-way car rental
One-way car rental: Krabi to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Pick up in Krabi, drive to Nakhon Si Thammarat and drop the car at Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) – then fly home from there.
185 km
3 h
Drop-off: Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST)
From THB 923 / day + one-way fee
Search one-way car rental from Krabi to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Tick "return to a different location" and choose Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) as the drop-off.
Driving one way from Krabi to Nakhon Si Thammarat
A one-way rental from Krabi to Nakhon Si Thammarat lets you start your trip in Krabi and fly home from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 185 km and takes around 3 h 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 KrabiCollect the car at your supplier's Krabi 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 185 km, 3 h 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 | Krabi |
|---|---|
| Drop-off | Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) |
| Distance | 185 km |
| Drive time | 3 h |
| From | THB 923 / day + one-way fee |
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
02
Beat the tour buses at the Emerald Pool
Arrive soon after opening; by late morning the pool is crowded with tour groups.
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 Krabi to Nakhon Si Thammarat
About 185 km, or 3 h of driving in light traffic.
Recent searches start from about THB 923 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.
Drive Krabi to Nakhon Si Thammarat one way
Compare suppliers that offer this drop-off and see the full price, one-way fee included.