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

Mae Hong Son travel guide

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With a population of 9,109, Mae Hong Son is the largest city in Mae Hong Son, Thailand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mae Hong Son to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son in April
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mae Hong Son in April
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mae Hong Son in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mae Hong Son, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Mae Hong Son

Plane

When flying to Mae Hong Son, you’ll arrive at Mae Hong Son (HGN), which is located 1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mae Hong Son is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 121 km from Mae Hong Son. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Plane

When flying to Mae Hong Son, you’ll arrive at Mae Hong Son (HGN), which is located 1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mae Hong Son is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 121 km from Mae Hong Son. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Airports near Mae Hong Son

PYYPai
CNXChiang Mai
HGNMae Hong Son

Airlines serving Mae Hong Son

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 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)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mae Hong Son

Most booked hotels in Mae Hong Son

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Fern Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Mae Hong Son

Expect to pay $2.10 per litre in Mae Hong Son (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 Mae Hong Son (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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