How To Move Around Hua Hin When You Travel For Holidays?
Moving around the beach town and exploring on foot is fairly easy.
For us girls, we wanted to cram as much as possible into our day, so we limited our walks to the German Bakery for our daily breakfast.
The adventurous and energetic would prefer to drive or ride around town.
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Here’s a list of transport in Hua Hin to check out.
- Bicycle
- Motorcycle
- Scooter
- Tuk Tuk
- Taxi Rental
- Motorbike Taxi
Cycle Around Hua Hin
Bicycles are an excellent mode of transport and can be rented at many places for about 30 baht an hour or 150 baht for the day.
Tip for Cycling around Hua Hin
- Some hotels have bicycles for hire. Do check with reception.
- Be sure to lock your Bicycles when you park it as theft sometimes occurs.
Motorcycle and Scooter Rental in Hua Hin
If you are adventurous, you can rent a motorbike for about 200 baht a day. The rental starts by day, week or month. The price depends on the cc and type of vehicle.
You need to check with the vendor directly to negotiate a good price. However, some owners may nitpick every scratch and demand compensation. Do check properly before taking the bike.
Tips for Motorcycle and Scooter Rental
- Choose a reputable vendor and drive carefully.
- Wear your helmet, as most serious motorbike accidents involve head injuries.
- There are discounts for long-term rental of a minimum of 3 months.
Tuk-tuks are great for short trips around Hua Hin.
It’s so convenient to hop on a tuk-tuk for a joy ride. For shoppers, this is the best option to move around. For a fair price, check with your hotel reception for a rough estimate.
Generally, the tuk-tuks are about the same price. Sometimes, however, when it’s late at night or fewer tuk-tuks are plying the route, they may cost a bit more.
Tips for using tuk-tuks around the city.
- Be sure to negotiate your fare before hopping on board.
Hua Hin Taxi Rental for Mini Self Tours
If you are going further from Hua Hin town, a great option is to rent a taxi.
The taxi driver acts as a “tour guide” and has laminated tour packages for half-day or full-day sightseeing.
We booked a taxi that took us to Pala-U Waterfall and Wat Huay Mongkol.
Rent a Car in Hua Hin for Self-drive
Numerous local companies offer lower-priced car rentals.
You must have a valid international driver’s license; otherwise, your insurance will be void.
Tip: Remember to drive defensively and do give way to larger vehicles.
Jump on a Motorbike Taxi
You can jump on a motorbike taxi for a cheap, quick, convenient ride around Hua Hin. You can see a gaggle of drivers wearing brightly colored vests.
They normally hang around their motorbike.
Trips in town cost about 40 baht. Most motorbike taxis do not have helmets. In case your driver rides like a speed monster, don’t hesitate to ask him to slow down by saying Cĥā lng h̄ǹxy (ช้าลงหน่อย)
