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Bicycle
The cheapest vehicle you can rent is a bicycle, which will cost
app. 100 Bath per day and you can have a lot of fun and a very
special experience.
You
don't feel very well driving around by yourself?
No problem; you can hire a taxi for 20 to 50 Baht per 10 km during
the day. The taxi will cost 150 to 200 Baht at night time. You
stop the taxis at the street or you will find them at the market
place.
Jeep
& Car Another
way to traveling around the island is driving a car. Samui offers
you many cars for rent which can be easily found around the
island; or just ask the hotel where you stay. For renting a jeep ,
it will cost you around 800 - 1500 Baht per day (24 hours). If you
like it more comfortable you can rent a car from
Budget Car Rentalwhich delivers the car to your hotel or awaits you at
the airport on your arrival. It is also a good way to discover
Thailand as you can return the car everywhere in the country.
Motorbikes
In the old days, the only way to get from one beach to another
beach on Samui was by motorcycle. The "roads" were really just
dusty bullock, cart tracks but out of the jungle and in the rainy
season they turned into long narrow swamps that were impassable to
anything with four wheel. But in the last couple of years the
provincial government has done a truly remarkable job of road
building and now you can go from one end to the other end of the
island without ever losing sight of the ocean on wide,
well-maintained roads.
There are three types of motorcycle generally offered for rent on
Samui. The most popular are the "Step through" these are small,
usually no more than 100cc's, and have automatic transmission. If
you want to rent, it will cost you around 100 - 170 Baht per day
(24 hours). In the days before the new roads, the only type
of bike offered for rent was the "dirt bike"
and even
though there are few places left on the island where knobby tires,
low gear ratio and high center of gravity are necessary. It's
almost always a single, mail tourist who rent them. This bikes are
not recommended for the beginning rider. For rent this kind of
motorbike, plan on paying 150 - 200 Baht per day (24 hours).
Renting on Samui Most
rental companies will hold you responsible for any damages
occurring while you are renting the vehicle. Make note on the
contract of any dents, scratches or missing parts before you
drive off with the vehicle. If you have never ridden a vehicle
before, do not hesitate to ask for instruction. The roads of
Koh Samui can be harsh training grounds for those who do not
understand operating features of the vehicle. Make sure
everything on the vehicle is functional. Brake lights and
turning signals, low and height beams should working properly.
Wear
a helmet This
point of safety cannot be stressed enough. Although it seems
that the helmet law in effect on the island is enforced only
in Nathon, there are other reasons other than stiff fines (500
Baht) that make wearing a helmet good practice.
More deaths occur
from motorcycle accidents due to head injuries than any other
cause. If you do go down on a motorcycle, your head is bound
to hit either the road, a rock or another vehicle before any
other part of your body. Ask your rental agency for an extra
helmet if you plan on having a passenger on the vehicle.
Road
Conditions
Riding a vehicle in any unfamiliar environment can be risky
and Samui is no exception. As the island continues to grow,
more and more construction and traffic will make the roads
very dangerous and especially when traveling at night. The
shoulder of road i.e. the area to the immediate left of the
road can be used as an emergency lane to avoid fast
approaching traffic from behind. Be aware that these areas
usually consist of loose gravel or sand and is sometimes
eroded. Be careful when pulling off the side of the road and
on to these shoulder areas. Care must also be taken driving
around turns where gravel sometimes falls of construction
trucks.
Right
of Way
Riding a vehicle in any unfamiliar environment can be risky
and Samui is no exception. As the island continues to grow,
more and more construction and traffic will make the roads
very dangerous and especially when traveling at night. The
shoulder of road i.e. the area to the immediate left of the
road can be used as an emergency lane to avoid fast
approaching traffic from behind. Be aware that these areas
usually consist of loose gravel or sand and is sometimes
eroded. Be careful when pulling off the side of the road and
on to these shoulder areas. Care must also be taken driving
around turns where gravel sometimes falls of construction
trucks.
General
Tip Keep
your eyes on the road ahead, to the right, to the left and
behind at all times. Be aware. Watch for people, animals and
debris on the road. Here on Koh Samui more than anywhere else
you will ever travel,
driving
defensively, staying focused and level headed is imperative
for your survival. Courteous driving as hard as it may seem at
times could be part of the solution to driving challenges on
the island. Should you notice a company driver or hotel
limousine service driving recklessly, Make note of the time
and hotel name and phone number and call the General Manager
to report the incident. Driving a vehicle on Koh Samui can
undoubtedly enhance the experience of the island and your
holiday stay but only if you know the risks and drive with
safety and caution in mind. The island is yours to explore.
Happy motoring.
General
Another
way to traveling around the island is driving a car. Samui offers
you many cars for rent which can be easily found around the
island; or just ask the hotel where you stay. For renting a jeep ,
it will cost you around 800 - 1500 Baht per day (24 hours). If you
like it more comfortable you can rent a car from
and even
though there are few places left on the island where knobby tires,
low gear ratio and high center of gravity are necessary. It's
almost always a single, mail tourist who rent them. This bikes are
not recommended for the beginning rider. For rent this kind of
motorbike, plan on paying 150 - 200 Baht per day (24 hours).
This
point of safety cannot be stressed enough. Although it seems
that the helmet law in effect on the island is enforced only
in Nathon, there are other reasons other than stiff fines (500
Baht) that make wearing a helmet good practice.
driving
defensively, staying focused and level headed is imperative
for your survival. Courteous driving as hard as it may seem at
times could be part of the solution to driving challenges on
the island. Should you notice a company driver or hotel
limousine service driving recklessly, Make note of the time
and hotel name and phone number and call the General Manager
to report the incident. Driving a vehicle on Koh Samui can
undoubtedly enhance the experience of the island and your
holiday stay but only if you know the risks and drive with
safety and caution in mind. The island is yours to explore.
Happy motoring.