Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
private transfer

⏱ ~3 hrs 📍 190 km door-to-door

Your driver meets you at Chiang Rai (CEI) arrivals — or collects you from any Chiang Rai hotel

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The route

The Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai transfer is a private door-to-door drive south through the mountains of Thailand’s far north, covering roughly 190 km on the scenic Route 118. Your driver collects you at Chiang Rai airport — or any Chiang Rai hotel — and takes you all the way to your Chiang Mai hotel door, with a rest stop and optional photo halts along the way. A fixed-price private car turns a ~3-hour journey into one comfortable ride, with none of the changes and waiting that come with the public bus.

What the journey looks like
1
09:00 · ARRIVAL

Meet at arrivals

Your driver waits with your name and helps with luggage — or collects you from any Chiang Rai hotel.

2
09:00–10:15 · ROAD

Chiang Rai → Route 118

Comfortable drive out of the city and up into the northern hills, with a rest stop on request.

3
~10:15 · BREAK

Mountain rest stop

Optional stop for coffee, a hot spring or a viewpoint before the final stretch.

4
~12:00 · HOTEL

Your Chiang Mai hotel

Dropped at your exact hotel door in Chiang Mai — door-to-door, no changes.

Why book with us
Pay at pickupNo deposit, no card upfront — you pay when you’re picked up, not at the destination.
One all-in priceFuel and tolls — all included. No extra charges on the day.
Door-to-doorCollected at your hotel, dropped right at the door — no meeting points.
Named driversDriver name & contact before the trip.
We wait for delaysFlight tracked, no surge for late arrivals.
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Questions travellers ask
How long is the drive?
About 3 hours from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai on Route 118, depending on traffic and how many photo stops you make.
Which vehicle should I choose?
A Sedan seats up to 3 passengers (3,700 ฿), an SUV up to 4 with more luggage room (4,300 ฿), and a Minibus up to 10 (4,990 ฿). Tell us your group size and bags and we’ll confirm the right fit.
Can you collect me from a Chiang Rai hotel instead of the airport?
Yes. We pick up from either Chiang Rai airport or any city hotel for the same fixed price — just tell us the address when you book.
Can we stop at the White Temple, Blue Temple or hot springs on the way?
Yes. A quick rest, coffee or toilet stop along Route 118 is always included at no charge. For sightseeing we offer two popular add-ons, each on top of the standard fare: for +300 ฿ (about US$10) your driver stops at the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), or for +500 ฿ (about US$15) at the White Temple and the Mae Khachan hot springs. Just ask when you book and we’ll add the stops and the time to your journey.
Do I pay anything in advance?
No. You pay the driver on the day. There is no deposit and no card needed to reserve.
How do I book a transfer?
Send your date, time, route, number of passengers and luggage by WhatsApp or email. We reply with a written confirmation naming your driver — usually within a couple of hours.
Which payment methods do you accept?
You pay the driver directly on the day, in cash (Thai baht preferred). No card details, deposit or prepayment are needed to reserve.
Can you provide a child or baby seat?
Yes. Baby and booster seats are available on request for a small add-on per seat — just tell us your children’s ages when you book. Child seats aren’t required by Thai law, so it’s entirely your choice; we’re glad to fit them if you’d like the extra peace of mind.
How much luggage can I bring?
Each vehicle class has a luggage limit tied to its passenger count. Tell us your bag count when booking and we assign the right vehicle — a sedan suits a couple with standard cases; larger groups take an SUV, minivan or minibus.
Will I get the exact vehicle model I booked?
You always get at least the class you booked — and sometimes better. When it suits our schedule we may send a larger or higher-class vehicle (for example a minivan or minibus in place of a sedan) at no extra charge and without prior notice. You are never downgraded, and the price never changes.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup; within 24 hours a 20% fee applies, because by then your driver has set the day aside and turned down other work. In all honesty this runs on trust — nothing is prepaid, so the fee is a matter of good faith, not something we chase. If a driver has held the day for you, we simply ask that you do right by them. Delays or emergencies beyond your control are always penalty-free — just message us as early as you can. A no-show — no one at the pickup and no word from you — is charged 100% of the fare.
Do the drivers speak English?
Our drivers handle the essentials in English, and our booking team communicates fully in English, French and German before and during your trip.
Is the price per vehicle or per person?
The quoted price is per vehicle, not per person — the whole car is yours. It already includes tolls and, on island routes, the vehicle-ferry ticket.
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