How much does a taxi from Chiang Mai to Pai cost?

A private taxi from Chiang Mai to Pai costs ฿2,200 for a Sedan (3 passengers), ฿2,700 for an SUV (5 passengers), or ฿3,500 for a Van (7 passengers). Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and include expressway tolls. You pay the driver in Thai Baht cash on arrival.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Pai?

The drive takes 3 – 3.5 hours in normal traffic, covering about 130 km (route 1095 — the famous 762 curves). A private taxi is door to door, so there is no transfer time at either end.

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pai?

Minivan from Chiang Mai is usually the cheapest option at ≈฿150 – 250 per person, taking 3 – 4 h. Frequent, but notoriously rough on the curves. A private taxi costs ฿2,200 for the whole vehicle, which for three or more people is often close to the same total while being door to door and departing when you choose.

How do I book a taxi from Chiang Mai to Pai?

Book online at thailand-taxis.com — select this route, choose Sedan, SUV or Van, enter your pickup details and submit. We confirm by WhatsApp or LINE, usually within minutes. You can also message us directly on WhatsApp at +66 88 623 5016. No prepayment is taken.

Can I book a Chiang Mai to Pai taxi for tomorrow?

Yes. Most bookings on this route are made the day before travel, and same-day requests are usually fine too. Send the request and we will confirm availability; nothing is charged until the driver takes you.

Is the Chiang Mai to Pai taxi price fixed?

Yes. The fare is fixed and all-inclusive — expressway tolls, fuel and driver. There is no meter, no surge pricing and no airport surcharge. The price shown when you book is what you hand the driver in Thai Baht.

Can I cancel my Chiang Mai to Pai taxi booking?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before your pickup time. Since no prepayment is taken, cancelling in time costs nothing. Contact us on WhatsApp or LINE to change or cancel.

Chiang Mai to Pai Taxi from ฿2,200

Chiang Mai to Pai Taxi Fare

Fixed prices per vehicle. Tolls included. Nothing charged until the trip.

Sedan

Up to 3 passengers · 2 luggage

฿2,200

Book Sedan

SUV

Up to 5 passengers · 4 luggage

฿2,700

Book SUV

Van

Up to 7 passengers · 5 luggage

฿3,500

Book Van

Chiang Mai to Pai at a glance

Distance	≈ 130 km
Typical journey time	3 – 3.5 hours
Route	Route 1095 — the famous 762 curves
Sedan	฿2,200 — up to 3 passengers, 2 large bags
SUV	฿2,700 — up to 5 passengers, 4 large bags
Van	฿3,500 — up to 7 passengers, 5 large bags
Price basis	Per vehicle, one way. Not per person.
Tolls & fuel	Included in the fare. No surcharge on arrival.
Payment	Cash in Thai Baht to the driver on arrival. Nothing is charged when you book.
Cancellation	Free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Pickup points	Any hotel, condo, private address, pier or station.
Waiting time	15 minutes free at pickup; longer waits by arrangement.
Child seat	On request, +฿100.
Name signboard	On request, +฿100.
Driver	Licensed Thai driver with working English.
Booking notice	Same-day and next-day bookings are normal on this route.

Chiang Mai to Pai — how the options compare

A private car is not always the right answer, and we would rather you knew that before you booked than after. Here is how this journey looks by every reasonable method.

Option	Typical cost	Journey time	Door to door	Notes
Private taxi (Thailand Taxis)	฿2,200 per vehicle	3 – 3.5 hours	Yes — hotel door to destination	Any time; same day usually fine
Minivan from Chiang Mai	≈฿150 – 250 per person	3 – 4 h	No — terminal to terminal	Frequent, but notoriously rough on the curves
Flight to Pai	฿2,000+ per person	25 min in the air	No — terminal to terminal	Tiny aircraft, very limited schedule
Motorbike	Rental only	4 – 5 h	No — terminal to terminal	Popular, and the road claims a lot of inexperienced riders

Bus, train, minivan and ferry fares are approximate and were last checked in September 2026. Our own fares are live from our booking system.

Route 1095 is relentlessly winding. If anyone in your group is prone to motion sickness, a private car — where you can stop, sit in front, and control the pace — is a materially different experience from a packed minivan.

What to expect on the Chiang Mai to Pai (Mae Hong Son) transfer

Your driver meets you at the pickup address you give us, loads your bags, and takes you straight to your destination. There are no other passengers, no stops you did not ask for, and no detours to souvenir shops. The journey covers about 130 km and takes 3 – 3.5 hours in normal traffic.

The fare is agreed before you travel and does not move. If you need to shift the pickup time on the day, message us and we will move it if the driver can. You pay in Thai Baht cash when you arrive, so there is nothing to settle in advance and nothing to claim back if plans change.