Travelling around Pattaya is most convenient
by mini-buses that continually ply the Beach Road and Pattaya
2nd Road in counterclockwise circuits. Fares are 5 baht per
person per ride, fares beyond main bag one negotiable.
Those who wish to be independent and explore Pattaya's surrounding countryside
and beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles, jeeps or cars. The visitor is advised
to shop around and consult local tourism publications, for different companies
offer different prices and conditions.
Mini
Bus (Song
Taew)
Mini
Bus (Song
Taew) :Travelling around Pattaya is most convenient by "Song Taew" that continually
ply the Beach Road and Pattaya 2 Road in counterclockwise circuits. Fares are
5 baht and 10 baht per person per ride. Fares beyond the main bay are negotiable
at around 50-100 Baht.
Motorcycle
Taxi
Motorcycle
Taxi :Taking Motorcycles is another choice of transportation commonly found in Thailand.
They wait for you at some important places like markets, in front of a Soi (an
alley), bus terminals, and government offices. The driver will take you to your
destination. The fare depends on the distance. Normally, going within Pattaya
city costs about 20 to 50 Baht.
Vehicles
for Rent
Vehicles
for Rent :Those who wish to be independent, and explore Pattaya's surrounding countryside
and beaches at leisure, can rent motorcycles, jeeps or cars. Rental shops can
be commonly found on the streets of Pattaya. The visitor is advised to shop around,
and consult local tourism publications, for different companies offer different
prices and conditions. An international driver license is required.
Boats
to Nearby Islands
Boats
to Nearby Islands :Boats leave the pier at South Pattaya to Koh Larn every hour, fares are 20 baht
per person per trip and will be collected on board. Local travel agents sell
280 baht tickets per person per round trip, including lunch, on ferry service
departing at 9.30 and 11.30 am.
Tourists interested in visit other islands may arrange to hire boats from the
same pier. Large boats can carry between 20-80 passengers, speed boats carry
10-15 passengers. Charter fees cost between 1,000-5,000 Baht, depending on the
spot one intends to visit as well as the size and type of boat.