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

Chiang Rai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chiang Rai

With a population of 78,756, Chiang Rai is a must-see destination in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Chiang Rai deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5713
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chiang Rai in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5713
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chiang Rai

Plane

When flying to Chiang Rai, you’ll arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Chiang Rai from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 14h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Chiang Rai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 95 miles from Chiang Rai. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Plane

When flying to Chiang Rai, you’ll arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Chiang Rai from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 14h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Chiang Rai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 95 miles from Chiang Rai. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and ASAP Car Rentals, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Airports near Chiang Rai

NNTNan
CEIChiang Rai
CNXChiang Mai

Airlines serving Chiang Rai

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chiang Rai

From 5-star hotels such as the The Riverie by Katathani to great affordable options like the Hi Chiangrai Hotel, Chiang Rai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,811 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Garage and Rinlada House.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chiang Rai

Most booked hotels in Chiang Rai

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Mercy Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,278+
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Nak Nakara Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,563+
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Diamond Park Inn Chiangrai & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,132+
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Wangcome Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,752+
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Hiring a car in Chiang Rai

Hiring a car in Chiang Rai costs ₹ 3,059 per day, on average, or ₹ 6,117 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Chiang Rai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293.

Hiring a car in Chiang Rai costs ₹ 3,059 per day, on average, or ₹ 6,117 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Chiang Rai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293.

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