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

Mae Sai travel guide

Mae Sai Tourism | Mae Sai Guide

You're Going to Love Mae Sai

With a population of 27,520, Mae Sai is a must-see destination in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mae Sai to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mae Sai

Mae Sai in June
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mae Sai in June
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mae Sai

Plane

Although Mae Sai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chiang Rai (CEI), which is located 33 miles from Mae Sai. The shortest flight to Mae Sai from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mae Sai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 128 miles from Mae Sai. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Plane

Although Mae Sai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chiang Rai (CEI), which is located 33 miles from Mae Sai. The shortest flight to Mae Sai from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mae Sai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 128 miles from Mae Sai. You’ll find branches of ASAP Car Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Airports near Mae Sai

CEIChiang Rai

Airlines serving Mae Sai

Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,296 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (226 reviews)
Scoot
Good (311 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (34 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (223 reviews)
Thai Vietjet Air
Good (109 reviews)
Nok Air
Good (29 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mae Sai

Most booked hotels in Mae Sai

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Silamanee Resort & Spa Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$23+
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Maekhong Delta Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$27+
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Piyaporn Hill Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$17+
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Hiring a car in Mae Sai

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Mae Sai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.98 and $31.97.

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Mae Sai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.98 and $31.97.