Rules
01
Ask before taking a rental car on a ferry
Many rental companies do not allow their cars on ferries, or their insurance does not cover it. Check your terms before you drive to Donsak.
One-way car rental
One-way car rental: Surat Thani to Krabi
Pick up in Surat Thani, drive to Krabi and drop the car at Krabi Airport (KBV) – then fly home from there.
180 km
2 h 45
Drop-off: Krabi Airport (KBV)
From THB 818 / day + one-way fee
Search one-way car rental from Surat Thani to Krabi
Tick "return to a different location" and choose Krabi Airport (KBV) as the drop-off.
Driving one way from Surat Thani to Krabi
A one-way rental from Surat Thani to Krabi lets you start your trip in Surat Thani and fly home from Krabi Airport (KBV) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 180 km and takes around 2 h 45 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 Surat ThaniCollect the car at your supplier's Surat Thani pick-up point and set your GPS for Krabi Airport (KBV).
- Drive to KrabiFollow the main highways to Krabi – about 180 km, 2 h 45 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 | Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Drop-off | Krabi Airport (KBV) |
| Distance | 180 km |
| Drive time | 2 h 45 |
| From | THB 818 / 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
02
Route 401 is the scenic way
Route 401 between Takua Pa and Surat Thani runs past Khao Sok's limestone hills. Allow time for stops.
Rules
03
Return before the desk closes
Check the opening hours of the Krabi Airport desk for your drop-off time.
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 Surat Thani to Krabi
About 180 km, or 2 h 45 of driving in light traffic.
Recent searches start from about THB 818 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.
One Way Routes
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