Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Chanthaburi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chanthaburi

With a population of 99,819, Chanthaburi is the largest city in Chanthaburi, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chanthaburi has to offer.

When to visit Chanthaburi

Chanthaburi in May
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chanthaburi in May
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chanthaburi in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 490 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Chanthaburi, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Chanthaburi

Plane

Although Chanthaburi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 27 miles from Chanthaburi.

Car

Another option to get to Chanthaburi is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 132 miles from Chanthaburi. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Bangkok.

Plane

Although Chanthaburi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 27 miles from Chanthaburi.

Car

Another option to get to Chanthaburi is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 132 miles from Chanthaburi. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Bangkok.

Airports near Chanthaburi

UTPRayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya
TDXTrat

Airlines serving Chanthaburi

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
EL AL
Good (531 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chanthaburi

Average rates range from around $56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $80 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chanthaburi

Most booked hotels in Chanthaburi

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Kasemsarn Hotel Chanthaburi
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$44+
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Sand Dunes Chaolao Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Chanthaburi

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Chanthaburi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.11 and $33.48.

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Chanthaburi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.11 and $33.48.

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