Krabi local accommodation and transportation tips

Krabi local transportation and accommodation

This blog contains the information that might be useful when you are in Krabi. The information is purely from my personal experience, I have tried to list out common expenses like different transportation and accommodation options

How to go to AoNang from Krabi airport

There are different services like taxi, minivan operated from Krabi airport to AoNang or Krabi airport to Krabi town. At this time the taxi fare is 600 THB from Krabi airport to AoNang. Minivan charges 150 THB per person from Krabi airport to AoNang.

The journey time from Krabi airport to AoNang based hotel will be around 30-45 minutes. Some hotels in Krabi offers the transportation at a reasonable price or free of charge to and from Airport.

Where can I rent a Car in Krabi, Thailand

There are many car rental services in Krabi, Thailand. If you want to rent a Car for the entire stay in Krabi I would recommend to contact any of the rentals before you arrive, so that they can arrange the Car that you need from Krabi airport itself and you can return at Krabi airport. The rental services offer cars suitable for range of 4-12 seater. I think the price starts from 1000 THB per day.

This is one of the Car rental services in Krabi, Thailand which has good reviews,
http://www.krabicar4rent.com/

Rent a Car with driver in Krabi, Thailand

You can easily get the Car rental with driver in Krabi, Thailand. For this go to any tour service operators those who sits in every corner and say them what you want to cover in one day (may be with in 8AM to 6PM) and negotiate with them for the price. Don't hesitate to negotiate, it's your hard earned money. Usually some operators quote very high price. Don't worry even if the deal is not okay with one operator, there will be many options (many tour operators).

Where can I rent motor bike in Krabi, Thailand

In Krabi, Thailand you can get the motor bike rental easily for a minimum price of 200 THB per day. The motor bike rentals are available handy, because you can easily find one at every corner.

I would suggest to get a motor bike for rent. Because the motor bike taxi or song thaew charges high price even for shorter distances.

Where to stay in Krabi, Thailand

There are 2 most obvious locations in Krabi land. One is AoNang and Krabi town, out of these 2 AoNang is more commercialised than Krabi town. Of course there are other locations like Klong Muang beach, which is a bit far.

There is no beach to relax in Krabi town. AoNang has a long beach if you want to walk or relax on the beach side. You can walk to end of the Noppharat thara beach to see a small hidden peninsular formation.

In Krabi most of the day tours start Noppharat thara pier, which is around 10-30 mins journey from AoNang depending up on your hotel accommodation. Noppharat thara beach is around 30-60 mins journey from Krabi town, some trips definitely start from Noppharat thara beach so the tour operator arranges transport from your hotel whether you are in AoNang or in Krabi town. There is a pier called Klong Jilad pier, some day tours are also operated from here.

AoNang and Krabi town both has lot of entertainment, food options and local markets.

Can I get budget hotel in Krabi, Thailand

Yes..!! Krabi offers wide range of stay for different kind of travellers. Either you are a back packer or a family looking for a luxurious stay Krabi welcomes you warmly. Krabi has a long coastline, so it has many luxury resorts and budget hotels ventured along the beach.

I stayed in a budget hotel between AoNang beach and Noppharat Thara beach. The hotel has everything I needed Air con, King size bed, Hot water and wifi which costs me 500 THB per day, which is 10 min walk to AoNang beach and 2 mins walk to Noppharat Thara beach.

What to visit in Krabi, Thailand

I have listed out some beautiful attractions in a blog Krabi Must Visit Attractions. I would suggest to go through the blog.

Thats all friends, Hope this is helpful for you. I would recommend to visit Krabi for sure, Have a happy trip in Krabi. Thanks for reading. This is all from my personal experience. If you need any other info please post in comments, I will try to get you the info.