Best Private Car Hire in Chiang Mai: Travel in Comfort

Among the options we compare, 100% are private tours. This means you will not be grouped with strangers, providing a much more flexible and personal way to see the region.

Prices vary depending on the specific itinerary, but the typical spread is between $72–$200. Most of the options we compare fall within the $111–$157 range.

While every provider is different, we found that the most common inclusions across the options listed are:

• A driver (included in 89% of options)
• A vehicle (included in 33% of options)
• Fuel (included in 33% of options)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (included in 33% of options)

The largest share of the options we compare are Private Tours (44%), followed by private transfers and sightseeing tours. In terms of themes, Cultural tours are the most common, representing 33% of the available listings.

You can expect a range of durations depending on your itinerary, typically lasting from 5.4–10 hours, with a median duration of 9 hours.

To accommodate international travellers, the options we compare are offered in 4 languages: English, Chinese, Zh-Hant, and Thai.

Yes, the experience is very highly regarded. Across 299 pooled reviews from the booking platforms we compare, the tours hold an average rating of 4.9★. Reviewers frequently describe their time as a positive experience, often mentioning that the service is highly recommended and the local staff are friendly.

Use the Grab app for easy rides. You can also hop on red songthaews, which are shared trucks that run throughout the city.

You can hire a private driver for the day. Alternatively, take a red songthaew from the Old City gates for a budget option.

Avoid visiting between February and April. This is the burning season when air quality is often very poor.