One-way car rental

One-way car rental: Tha Chang to Trang

Pick up in Tha Chang, 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 942 / day + one-way fee

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

Driving one way from Tha Chang to Trang

A one-way rental from Tha Chang to Trang lets you start your trip in Tha Chang 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 Tha ChangCollect the car at your supplier's Tha Chang 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	Tha Chang
Drop-off	Trang Airport (TST)
Distance	275 km
Drive time	4 h 15
From	THB 942 / day + one-way fee

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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 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

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 Tha Chang to Trang

About 275 km, or 4 h 15 of driving in light traffic.

Recent searches start from about THB 942 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.