Rules
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Mountain roads near Khiriwong
Roads up into the hills are narrow. Drive carefully after rain and give way to local pickups.
One-way car rental
One-way car rental: Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi
Pick up in Nakhon Si Thammarat, drive to Krabi and drop the car at Krabi Airport (KBV) – then fly home from there.
170 km
2 h 30
Drop-off: Krabi Airport (KBV)
From THB 874 / day + one-way fee
Search one-way car rental from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi
Tick "return to a different location" and choose Krabi Airport (KBV) as the drop-off.
Driving one way from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi
A one-way rental from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi lets you start your trip in Nakhon Si Thammarat and fly home from Krabi Airport (KBV) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 170 km and takes around 2 h 30 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 Nakhon Si ThammaratCollect the car at your supplier's Nakhon Si Thammarat pick-up point and set your GPS for Krabi Airport (KBV).
- Drive to KrabiFollow the main highways to Krabi – about 170 km, 2 h 30 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 | Nakhon Si Thammarat |
|---|---|
| Drop-off | Krabi Airport (KBV) |
| Distance | 170 km |
| Drive time | 2 h 30 |
| From | THB 874 / day + one-way fee |
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
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Temple dress code
Bring something to cover shoulders and knees for temple visits – keep it in the car.
Rules
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Return before the desk closes
Check the opening hours of the Krabi Airport desk for your drop-off time.
Rules
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One-way fee included
The drop charge is part of the total price in your search – compare totals, not daily rates.
Help
Questions about Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi
About 170 km, or 2 h 30 of driving in light traffic.
Recent searches start from about THB 874 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.
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