Chiang Mai travel guide
Getting Around Chiang Mai: Transport Guide
Get around Chiang Mai by red songthaew shared truck (฿30–40 flat), Grab bike taxis for speed, or on foot — the Old City crosses in 25 minutes. Bicycles rent for ฿60–100 per day. Avoid scooter rental without a valid licence; police checkpoints fine unlicensed riders routinely.
Arriving in Chiang Mai
Nearest airport: Chiang Mai International (CNX) — 15 min from the Old City
From CNX, official airport taxis charge a flat ฿150–200 to anywhere in the city (15 minutes). Grab is usually ฿80–120. Red songthaews wait outside arrivals for ฿40 per person.
Getting around Chiang Mai
- Red songthaew shared trucks run fixed-ish routes for ฿30–40 — flag anywhere
- Grab bikes are the fastest way through Old City lanes
- The Old City is walkable end to end in 25 minutes; bicycles rent for ฿60–100/day
- Rent scooters only with a licence and insurance — police checkpoints are routine
Destinations in Chiang Mai
how to get around Chiang Mai — FAQs
How do I get around Chiang Mai?
Get around Chiang Mai by red songthaew shared truck (฿30–40 flat), Grab bike taxis for speed, or on foot — the Old City crosses in 25 minutes. Bicycles rent for ฿60–100 per day. Avoid scooter rental without a valid licence; police checkpoints fine unlicensed riders routinely.
Last reviewed and updated: by the AmazingAsia editorial team. See our editorial policy.