I drive here for the second week by car on Samui, and I just can not understand what is wrong. Like and not like me on it, though the car seems to be a more comfortable means of transportation. AT In general, some conclusions can already be made. I share 
First I want to say that I have enough driving experience, like no way for 13 years behind the wheel: and had to work on the car in his time, and traveled to Europe, and rode around Russia. This is what I mean I feel pretty confident driving, despite the right hand drive and Left side traffic.
The content of the article
- 1 Pros and cons of renting a car in Thailand
- 1.1 Pros
- 1.2 Cons
- 2 Pros and cons of renting a bike in Thailand
- 2.1 Pros
- 2.2 Cons
- 3 Summary
Contents
Pros and cons of renting a car in Thailand
All the information regarding car rental in Thailand, I already laid out. And also laid out the nuances of rent through local car dealers (Samui), and when booking a car at a large network Companies (Bangkok). After reading these articles, you will get answers to almost all your questions related to this topic.
pros
- Safely. In case of an accident, there are more chances to survive or even get off easy fright.
- Much safer with kids. With children, you can ride a bike, but much safer by car because even a light drop can be fatal to a child. Plus no one distracts the driver. and not trying to jump on the go.
- Easier to go big company. Up to 4 people at all comfortable You can ride in any sedan / hechtebke. And Thais manage and 10 man beat up.
- Large trunk. When traveling to the market or hypermarket you can stock up on the full program. Actually, if you have children, you You live far away and you do not want to go to the store every 3 days.
- High speed on the track. Of course, motorcycles can develop decent speed, but I personally, like probably many, I prefer to drive a car with a speed of 100-120.
- Long distance travel. Here the car is generally out competition, comfortable, fast, you can take a lot of things, not a hindrance weather conditions, you can take a nap in the car.
- Driver’s license. Usually everyone has a category B and get to her international law is a matter of a couple of hours. By the way, some in general drive with national rights, but it does not always roll.
- A car can and should be booked through Economybookings (via it is cheaper than directly). Bike can not order online.
Minuses
- Rental price. There are cars in Thailand from 800-1200 baht per day, or from 10-20 thousand per month. Buy a car – more expensive than in Russia because of the dollar, but the state will be better, good with such climate persist.
- Not economical. Gasoline costs ~ 30 baht / l, and the car eats 8-15 liters per hundred.
- Expensive repair. If suddenly, then the car and maintain and repair more bike.
- More deposit. When renting a car can ask for a deposit freeze money on the card (if through large offices), etc., and it will be more than a deposit for a bike. Plus sometimes more paperwork. would need.
- Difficult parking. It is not always possible to stick to where with Easy to get on the bike.
- Sightseeing is not convenient. This is a variation The previous paragraph, about this below.
- Low speed in the city. If this is a city and the road is narrow, then bike is much easier to ride. Sometimes you drive slower bikes.
- Track traffic situation. Bikers strive to wheels climb, especially farangi. I think a few on the bike it’s easier to keep track of what’s going on, and you expect the drivers cars just behind you and watch.
- Right wheel. For those who find it difficult to adapt to the new conditions may be very unusual.
Rent a car in Thailand
Pros and cons of renting a bike in Thailand
I already wrote about renting a scooter in Thailand and managing it. If a Need information, read the link.
pros
- Cheap. Rent in Thailand will cost about 150-300 baht per day and 3-4 thousand per month, available to almost everyone. Plus it can be easily buy, new for 40-50 thousand are, and b / y and in general 20 thousand. Repair too inexpensive at all.
- Economical. Eats 3 liters per hundred.
- Nimble and small. Everywhere he crawls through where the car does not pass, everywhere parked, you can go slowly, you can quickly. Inspect surrounding terrain or drive into the nearest 7/11 very, very conveniently. Wanted to stop, just did it. Same with reversal.
- No parking required. In fact, do not need any special place.
- Driving license conditionally not needed. And at least officially right categories A are needed, but in reality most of the farang go without them. Also, these rights are not difficult to obtain directly in Thailand.
- Romantic. Wind, a sense of belonging to the movement, and so on. Who loves to ride a bike, he will understand.
Minuses
- Dangerously. Accidents on the road with the participation of bikes the most. Nearly all of my friends, at least once fell.
- Dependence on weather conditions. Rain whipping into the glass helmet and wet clothes, few people bring joy. Here you can insects add, beating in the helmet and arms, a little pleasant. And in it is not only uncomfortable to drive rain, but also dangerous.
- Dependence on the time of day. In the dark ride more dangerous than day.
- Sensitivity to road surface. If the car hole you can slip, then on the bike you can fly into the ditch.
- Small trunk. The trunk of the bike is scanty, sometimes it saves hooks in the legs where you can hang something, but still it’s not compare with the machine. There is nowhere to put a stroller, a pair of durians. from the market or a branch of coconuts. That is, you can adapt, but so not a long train.
- More expensive medical insurance, as it is necessary to covered riding a bike, which usually goes separate package. All about insurance is here.
Bike rental in Thailand
Summary
In fact, my conclusion is that with respect to movement inside resorts: if you go somewhere in a particular place, then go to car is quite convenient. But, if you go just to take a look at search a store or something interesting along the way, it is some kind of hard labor. The road is narrow, stop difficult, because for you the stream goes, often you just fly by, because very slowly somehow it’s not ethical to drive. Tried drive a car just without a purpose to take a look at the sides, so much I’ve been wondering everything, because it’s not always convenient unfold—
But, if you go on the highway, on the contrary, the car and only the car. Well traveled by car through the north of Thailand, turning circles around Chiang Mai, it’s great to get from Bangkok to Krabi, Phuket and back. Moreover, still passing into any national parks resorts along the way. He even slept in the car, tired and stopped nap a few hours, very convenient.
Choosing between a bike or a car, most often people guided by price. But I would still think safety driving. I know that thousands of people ride a bike, but those are less for me. Whoever decides this for himself, it all depends on personal preferences, budget, fears and experience. So essentially these two factors and are decisive for most people, the choice is yours.
What is better car or bike?
P.S. I advise you that I will not rent, I like it myself feelings of riding a bike, but with a child or for long hauls, I personally always choose a car.
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