How much does a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya cost and how to book it?

A taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya costs from 1200 baht per car. This is the price of an official taxi, which must be booked at the Public Taxi counter upon exiting the arrivals hall. Private drivers who catch tourists right in the hall ask from 1500 baht – you can and should bargain with them. At night, prices are usually slightly lower.

Besides the counter, you can book a taxi through popular apps: Grab, Bolt, Maxim, or InDrive. The price will be approximately the same – from 1200 to 1500 baht depending on demand. Travel time is 1.5–2 hours if there are no traffic jams. Keep in mind that the driver may ask you to pay for two toll sections of the highway (30 baht each) – this is common practice.

If you want to guarantee a car with a greeter at the exit and a fixed price, you can book an individual transfer in advance through Kiwitaxi or Intui. It will be more expensive (from 1500 baht), but you will be met with a sign and taken to your hotel door. It is better to book such a transfer before arrival on the websites Kiwitaxi.ru or Intui.travel.

In any case, if you are traveling as a group or with a lot of luggage, a taxi is more economical than a bus and more convenient than a transfer. More information about different ways to get from the airport – in the article How to get to Pattaya on your own.

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