Getting around
A sǎamláw (three-wheeled pedicab) ride anywhere in central Chiang Rai should cost around 30B. Túk-túk often charge twice that. Shared sǎwngthǎew cost 15B per person.
Bicycles and motorcycles can be hired at ST Motorcycle (0 5371 3652; Th Banphaprakan and Th Wat Jet Yot; per day bicycles 60-100B, motorcycles older Honda Dreams/newer/250cc Yamaha TTR 150/200/700B; 8am-6pm), which has two locations and takes good care of its bicycles. Many guesthouses also rent motorcycles.
Several small agencies near Wang Come Hotel rent out cars (around 1200B a day), vans (1300B to 1500B) and Suzuki Caribian 4WDs (800B).
The following companies have good reputations and charge a little more:
Avis Rent-A-Car (0 5379 3827; www.avisthailand.com; Chiang Rai Airport)
Budget Rent-A-Car (0 5374 0442-3; www.budget.co.th; 590 Th Phahonyothin) At Golden Triangle Inn.
National Car Rental (0 5379 3683; Chiang Rai Airport)
North Wheels (0 5374 0585; www.northwheels.com; 591 Th Phahonyothin; 8am-7pm)
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