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One-way car rental: Phuket Airport to Trang

Quiet islands, famous local food and far fewer tourists – a relaxed end to an Andaman coast drive.

300 km 4 h 15 Drop-off: Trang Airport (TST) From THB 842 / day + one-way fee

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

Driving one way from Phuket Airport to Trang

Phuket Airport to Trang follows the Andaman coast south through Phang Nga and Krabi to one of Thailand's most relaxed provinces. Trang is known for its islands, roast pork and dim sum breakfasts – and far fewer tourists than Phuket.

Dropping the car at Trang Airport (TST) lets you fly onwards after a few days on the islands.

Directions

Route 402 northCross the Sarasin Bridge to the mainland.
Route 4 via KrabiFollow Route 4 through Phang Nga and past Krabi.
South to TrangContinue on Route 4 to Trang town and follow signs for the airport.

Route at a glance

Pick-up	Phuket Airport (HKT)
Drop-off	Trang Airport (TST)
Distance	300 km
Drive time	4 h 15
Main roads	Route 4 via Phang Nga & Krabi
From	THB 842 / day + one-way fee

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On the way

Worth a stop

KrabiA good lunch stop roughly halfway.

Pak Meng pierBoats to Koh Mook, Koh Kradan and Koh Ngai.

Trang night marketOne of the best food markets in the south.

Good to know

One-way tips

Rules 01

Island trips

Park in Trang town or at the pier – rental cars cannot go to the islands.

Rules 02

Drive in daylight

Rural stretches south of Krabi are poorly lit at night.

Rules 03

One-way fee included

The drop charge is part of the total price in your search – compare totals, not daily rates.

Going home

Driving back to Phuket Airport

Allow about 4 h 30 min back to Phuket Airport, plus 30 minutes for the car return. Follow the "Car Rental Return" signs on the airport road.

Help

Questions about Phuket Airport to Trang

About 300 km, or 4 h 15 of driving in light traffic, mainly on Route 4 via Phang Nga & Krabi.

Recent searches start from about THB 842 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 Krabi, Pak Meng pier, Trang night market. 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.