Koh Samui Guide  Transportation

Koh Samui Transportation

Samui Car Rental

A great Samui transportation method is by renting a jeep on Koh Samui. Most tourists who rent a car on Koh Samui will end up renting a jeep. Visitors to Samui who are seeking for a Samui car rental company will find no difficulty in location one as numerous rent a car companies can be found all over the island. Several well known car rental companies also have set up a local branch in recent years.

The jeeps on Samui can be rented either in the convertible version (softop) or the hard top version which normally comes with a better AC system and is more secure if you leave any belonging behind in the car whilst you are having lunch or are visiting one of the Samui attractions.

Considering the quality of the roads in Samui, it is highly recommendable to rent a jeep rather then a regular car as the Jeeps are more suitable for island driving. If you decide to drive all around the Island along the coast line then you should be able to make it in around 1 hour.

The great thing about visiting a Samui car rental agency and renting a jeep is that there are many beautiful spots on Samui to visit including amazing waterfalls, elephant rides and many other interesting and exciting attractions and activities.

There are several off-road tracks that lead into the mountains which are great for those who enjoy some adventure and off-road jeep driving while on holiday on Koh Samui.

A benefit of driving up and down the off-road tracks is that you will discover some beautiful spots left untouched by mass tourism. The flora and fauna that is found on Koh Samui is simply amazing and very diverse and by renting a car from one of the Samui car rental companies you will be able to explore so much of the Island.

Please make sure to get a complete overview from the Samui car rental agency when it comes to the type of insurance that will be includes with the car rental contract and make sure to read the fine lines. It is always smart in Thailand to pay the extra amount for full coverage as with the smallest scratch the agencies will charge high repair costs to the clients.

Koh Samui Taxi

A Koh Samui taxi can be found all over Samui however it can be difficult to find one during certain parts of the days such as at night. It is the easiest and safest way to get around the Island and is especially a good idea if you are planning to go and party or consume any alcohol during your trip. As with Phuket, Samui taxi cabs do not have the best of reputations.

Many tourists have complained about Samui taxis that they were overcharged, were treated rudely and other similar matters. The local authorities are well aware of the problem and are trying to resolve the matter so that this form of Samui transportation will also be of the highest quality and to the satisfaction of visitors.

If you do have a problem with the Koh Samui taxi then please write down the drivers taxi number which can be found inside the taxi.  You may report the incident with the tourist police on Samui or with the Thailand tourism authorities.

Koh Samui Motorbike – Popular Samui Transportation

Many tourists, especially the younger crowd, prefer renting a Samui motorbike as their Koh Samui transportation method during their holiday on the Thai island. It is cheap to rent a motorbike on Samui and it’s a fun way to explore the island.

Please be careful when driving as many people die each year on Thailand due to motorbike accidents including many tourists. Do not forget that it is not only you that needs to drive safely but also other motorbike riders on Samui. This is where the problem lies as many local people drive dangerously and accidents are quick to happen.

Please therefore always drive defensively when riding a Samui motorbike. Also please note that motorbike rentals on Samui do almost never include insurance so you will be fully liable for any damage, loss or theft that occurs to the motorbike that you rent from one of the Samui transportation agencies.