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 Trang
Pick up in Surat Thani, drive to Trang and drop the car at Trang Airport (TST) – then fly home from there.
275 km
4 h 15
Drop-off: Trang Airport (TST)
From THB 910 / day + one-way fee
Search one-way car rental from Surat Thani to Trang
Tick "return to a different location" and choose Trang Airport (TST) as the drop-off.
Driving one way from Surat Thani to Trang
A one-way rental from Surat Thani to Trang lets you start your trip in Surat Thani and fly home from Trang Airport (TST) – no need to drive back. The drive is about 275 km and takes around 4 h 15 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 Surat ThaniCollect the car at your supplier's Surat Thani pick-up point and set your GPS for Trang Airport (TST).
- Drive to TrangFollow the main highways to Trang – about 275 km, 4 h 15 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 | Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Drop-off | Trang Airport (TST) |
| Distance | 275 km |
| Drive time | 4 h 15 |
| From | THB 910 / 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
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
Island trips
Park in Trang town or at the pier – rental cars cannot go to the islands.
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 Trang
About 275 km, or 4 h 15 of driving in light traffic.
Recent searches start from about THB 910 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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