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 Trang
Pick up in Nakhon Si Thammarat, drive to Trang and drop the car at Trang Airport (TST) – then fly home from there.
165 km
2 h 30
Drop-off: Trang Airport (TST)
From THB 966 / day + one-way fee
Search one-way car rental from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Trang
Tick "return to a different location" and choose Trang Airport (TST) as the drop-off.
Driving one way from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Trang
A one-way rental from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Trang lets you start your trip in Nakhon Si Thammarat and fly home from Trang Airport (TST) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 165 km and takes around 2 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 Nakhon Si ThammaratCollect the car at your supplier's Nakhon Si Thammarat pick-up point and set your GPS for Trang Airport (TST).
- Drive to TrangFollow the main highways to Trang – about 165 km, 2 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 | Nakhon Si Thammarat |
|---|---|
| Drop-off | Trang Airport (TST) |
| Distance | 165 km |
| Drive time | 2 h 30 |
| From | THB 966 / day + one-way fee |
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
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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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Island trips
Park in Trang town or at the pier – rental cars cannot go to the islands.
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 Trang
About 165 km, or 2 h 30 of driving in light traffic.
Recent searches start from about THB 966 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.
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