Chiang Mai Guides, Rental Tips
& Road Advice
Practical information for riding, renting and exploring Chiang Mai — from local day trips and rental advice to safety tips and useful things to know before you ride.
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Scooter: Temples, Singha Park and the Golden Triangle
Sticky Waterfall (Bua Tong) by Scooter from Chiang Mai: Route, Times and Tips
Best Time to Ride a Scooter in Chiang Mai: A Month-by-Month Guide
Which Scooter Should You Rent in Chiang Mai? 125cc vs 155cc vs 300cc
When customers ask us which scooter to rent, the answer depends on two things: how…
Doi Suthep by Scooter: Monk’s Trail, Wat Pha Lat and the Ride to the Top
Riding to Doi Inthanon: A Scooter Day Trip to the Roof of Thailand
How to Avoid Scooter Rental Scams in Chiang Mai
We hear about this more than we’d like, usually from someone who rented somewhere else…
A Day Trip to Mae Kampong: Chiang Mai’s Misty Coffee Village
Somewhere past the last of Chiang Mai’s suburban sprawl, the road starts climbing and the…
What to Do If You Have an Accident on a Rental Scooter in Chiang Mai (And Who Actually Pays)
Video by Arparatchanee In-iem | AA Scooter Rental Most riders never think about this until…
A Day on the Samoeng Loop: Chiang Mai’s Best Mountain Motorbike Route
Video by Arparatchanee In-iem · AA Scooter Rental Chiang Mai Before You Ride: Bike Size…
Do You Need an International Driving Permit to Rent a Scooter in Chiang Mai?
Every week, someone walks into a rental shop in Chiang Mai, hands over a passport…
Scooter Trip to Chiang Dao
Video by Arparatchanee In-iem · AA Scooter Rental Chiang Mai Scooter Trip to Chiang Dao…
Mae Hong Son Loop
The air is clean, the pace is relaxed, the road quality is excellent and the…
Overnight Trip To Pai
The Ride from Chiang Mai to Pai The journey to Pai is about 130 km…
Exploring Chiang Mai on a Rental Scooter
Introduction Chiang Mai is a in my opinion the best city in Thailand. A scooter…
Taking a Bike Trip To Laos
The Form You Will Need Below are the forms you’ll need: one for immigration and…
Motorcycle Safety In Thailand
Riding a scooter or motorcycle in Thailand can be a convenient way to get around…
Renting a Scooter in Chiang Mai – A Complete Guide
If you’re headed to Chiang Mai, renting a scooter can be a great way to…
Buying or renting a scooter in Chiang Mai, Thailand, which bike should I choose?
In Thailand 2 main brands dominate the market, Honda and Yamaha. There is a specialist…
Renting a Scooter Without a License in Thailand
Photo: Dickelbers, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 In order to legally ride a scooter in…