At important temples, you can see a whole row of songthaews awaiting passengers
Getting around in Chiang Mai is possible by foot. The Old City is quite walkable, and you will be able to view the sights at a more unhurried pace. However, the city can get blazingly hot in the afternoon. It may be less time consuming to take a tuk tuk or songthaew.
I would not have recommended tuk tuk or songthaew if you were exploring Bangkok, where there are better modes of transport such as taxis and mass rapid trains. In Chiang Mai, however, the taxis are not that many - it takes a long time before you see a taxi passing by on the road. As Chiang Mai is also less crowded and less polluted than Bangkok, it is possible, even enjoyable, to explore it by tuk tuk.
Calling a taxi
A taxi would be a convenient option for transfers between Chiang Mai and the airport, especially if you have a lot of luggage. There are now about 50 taxis in Chiang Mai, a very low number if compared to the over two thousand songthaews in the city. Call 053-279291 when you are in Chiang Mai to get a taxi. The rates are 30 baht for the first 2 km followed by 4 baht for every subsequent km.
Hotel Room Price Checker
Before booking a hotel room, make sure you are getting the lowest price for it. Different hotel booking websites offers the same room at different prices. If you stick with one site all the time, you could be paying more for the same room. Now why pay more?
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