One-way car rental

One-way car rental: Tha Chang to Krabi

Pick up in Tha Chang, 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 850 / day + one-way fee

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

Driving one way from Tha Chang to Krabi

A one-way rental from Tha Chang to Krabi lets you start your trip in Tha Chang 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 Tha ChangCollect the car at your supplier's Tha Chang 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	Tha Chang
Drop-off	Krabi Airport (KBV)
Distance	180 km
Drive time	2 h 45
From	THB 850 / day + one-way fee

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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 01

Fill up in Surat Thani

Petrol stations are spread out on rural roads. Start with a full tank.

Rules 02

Watch for farm vehicles

Slow tractors and pickups loaded with palm fruit use the same roads – overtake with care.

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 Tha Chang to Krabi

About 180 km, or 2 h 45 of driving in light traffic.

Recent searches start from about THB 850 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.