Everywhere in town you will see them parked on the roadside. Motorcycles for rent signs. Motorcycles are a convient way of transport, helmet is provided.

Yes, ‘Big Bikes’ can also be rented for a day.

You see them on every corner, very convient, for both locals and tourists.

Rates have to be negotiated, but common MotorBike taxi’s not overcharge, and say direct the ‘going’ rate for a certian distance.

Always negotiate the rate before starting a trip. A good reference rate is 10 Baht per KM. (they start with 20 Baht)

Metered Taxi’s like in Bangkok finally arrived in Pattaya 2 years ago (2010). The concepts is the same as in Bangkok, but unfortunatly you will not find any taxi willing to drive on the meter.

You have to negotiate a rate, probably learn by mistake about ‘going’ rates.

In the end prices are almost like a private chartered songthaew. Most Taxis wait in front of the bigger shopping malls like ‘The Avenue’ and Central festival.

If you stay out of town, it is adviced to ask some of the taxi’s for a namecard. So they can pick you up from your home at an agreed rate.

Some of the Going Rates:

Central Festival to Jomtien Beach 250-350 Baht (15 km drive)

The word Songthaew in Thai means “two rows”, and is the most easy way to get around in town.
Its a converted pickup with a 2 row bench seating and is used as a shared open taxi.

It takes its name from the two bench seats fixed along either side of the back of the pickup, a roof is fitted over the rear of the vehicle, often with plastic sheeting to keep out rain may be attached.

The Songthaews in Pattaya are used with fixed prices (10 Baht a person per ride) and fixed direction. They will always follow a certian path. If you want to go to different locations, you first have to ask the driver and negotiate a fare for a private charter.
Common Fixed Route examples are.
Jomtien Beach Road – Thappraya Rd. – Crossing walking Street – Pattaya Second Rd – Roundabout North Pattaya – Turn to Beach Road – Beach Road – Crossing Walking Street – Thappraya Rd. – Jomtien Beach Rd.

Many car rental companies in Pattaya. Most will give you a car if you show an International Driving Licence, and pay a damage deposit. Some of the bigger international companies (Avis & Budget) have also Pick-Up /Drop Off service throughout Thailand and on the Airports.

Pattaya Rent a Car

Rental company with a fleet of 40 vehicles. Our vehicles range from small hatchbacks to minibuses. All vehicles are available for short or long term leasing and all come fully insured.

Website: Pattaya Rent a Car

Expat Car Rent

Expat Car And Pickup Rental Company Limited has been supplying rental cars, 4x4s, pickups and vans  for hire for over 10 years. Serving the personal transportation needs of tourists and residents alike in Pattaya, Jomtien and The Greater Chonburi Province.
We currently have over 80 new and late model cars, 4x4s, pickups and vans in our rental / hire fleet.

Website: Expat Car Rent

Chalee Car Rent

Our fleet exists of middle sized 2-3 year old cars & Pickups. Available in both automatic as well as manual. All cars & Pickups are equipped with air-conditioning.

Website: Pattaya Car Rental

A quick list of some of the Limo Services in Town.

Pattaya Limo:

Luxury transportation between Airports, Hotels and Resorts.
We are flexible and strive to provide the best individual traveling experience for our clients. Our chauffeurs are all experienced, safe drivers, well versed in English and with a good knowledge of most destinations.
Services inlcude: Bangkok airports pick up and drop off, Champagne service for that special occasion, Hourly rental, Long term rental, Golf package, Corporate services, Visa run

Website: Pattaya Limo

The Limo Pattaya:

Website: The Limo Pattaya

There are numerous Car and Motorbike rental companies in town. Also many Limo services. For price setting in general:

Motorbikes (small  Honda Click type of bike)

per day: 150-250 Baht &  per month 2500-3500 Baht

Cars (Sedan style Honda City or Toyota Vios)

Per day: 900-1200 Baht & Per month 17.000-22.000 Baht.

Mini Vans (Toyota Hi-Ace, Commuter style for 4-10 persons)

per day: 2500 Baht & per Month 35.000 Baht.

Some companies also can supply a driver with the car, a driver will cost you roughly 1000-1500 Baht per day extra.

Airport Pickups

Most companies charge around 1500 Baht for a luxury Sedan & 2500 Baht for a Mini Van.

note: prices above are just very rough estimates.

Limo Services

A quick list of some of the Limo Services in Town.   Pattaya Limo: Luxury transportation between Airports, Hotels and Resorts. We are flexible and strive to provide the best...Read more... »

Car Rentals

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Songthaews

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