Chiang Mai Tuk Tuks

Chiang Mai tuk tuks are a very popular form of Chiang Mai transportation. Tuk tuks have been in use in Chiang Mai city for a long time. Tourists love to use Chiang Mai tuk tuks for their transportation needs while in town, but they are very popular with local people as well.

Chiang Mai tuk tuks serve as taxis and are second only to the Chiang Mai songthaews as the preferred mode of transportation around the town. They are not as inexpensive as the songthaews but can still be used by budget travelers and backpackers. If you cannot afford to rent a limousine or car in Chiang Mai , then choose to use a tuk tuk.

In a small city like Chiang Mai, which can be easily explored on foot, tuk tuks bring in the excitement factor during sightseeing. They travel to all parts of the city in no time. They are larger than a motorcycle but smaller than a Chiang Mai metered taxi or songthaew. This makes a great choice for travel through the narrow alleys in and around the moat area of Chiang Mai.

Fares for Chiang Mai tuk tuks is a flat rate of around 50 Baht. The rates will be higher for trips outside of the downtown area. It is very important that you agree on the fare before using the service of a tuk tuk. Drivers will not be as easy to bargain with once the trip is complete and you have reached your destination.

Tourists' haggling with tuk tuk drivers is a common sight on Chiang Mai's streets. The drivers usually start the bargaining with high prices; so aim to reach a deal with a price that's about half of what they first stated. If possible, ask your hotel staff what they would expect to pay for the service of a Chiang Mai tuk tuk to your desired destination. This information will very helpful during the bargaining process.

Tuk tuk drivers do not like to make long trips outside of the city. Tuk tuks are not very fast and travel on highways is not safe. But you can hire Chiang Mai tuk tuks by the hour or day if you want to do some local sightseeing. Most of the drivers are congenial and knowledgeable, and can easily guide you while sightseeing in Chiang Mai . Many of them speak English fluently, and a few even know tidbits of other foreign languages. In fact, many a times, these drivers also tell you about good places for exploration or shopping in Chiang Mai .

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