Phuket & Patong Car, Scooter And Bike Hire
Its easy to understand why so many Tourist’s want to rent and ride bike’s, cars and scooters when they visit Thailand, they see all the locals riding them (including children) and they realize they will save a fair bit of money having their own transportation, rather then paying a Tuk Tuk or Bike Taxi 100-200 Baht any time you need to go some where.
I do advise everyone to be very cautious when looking at renting a bike, scooter or car in Phuket, Patong – there have been many incidents of Tourist’s been fined very heavily, or having to pay extremely large damage bills for what are really, very minor problems or damages done to the vehicle in question.
Case Study 1: A friend who we shall call Josh P recently visited Thailand with his very ugly girlfriend, they rented a scooter and decided to go check some of the famous Phuket Beach’s out – after spending a nice day in the sand, they got back on their back and headed for the hotel. Going down Nani Rd, a car did not check the incoming traffic and pulled out infront of them.
Although my friend was obviously not at fault, the Thai police still charge him with dangerous driving and fine him 5000 Baht, which we can only assume went into the police officers pocket. The person who pulled out in front of my friend was paid 30, 000 Baht in damages by my friend and he then had to pay the rental company the fee to have the bike repaired (which only cost 2000 Baht) – This is a perfect example of why tourist’s need to be careful when visiting other country’s!
Bikes, Cars and Scooters can be a lot of fun though, and allow to driver nad passengers to see the country in a way that other tourist’s would normally not get to see, they are able to stop when they wish to stop and take as look on a beach or at a bar as they wish – there is no one to tell them what they have to do or for how long they need to do it, having a bike also offers you the chance to go further inland and see parts of Thailand that tourist’s normally never get to see – for some it may come as a shock, but the inner parts of Thailand are very 3rd world and worth checking out, you will also find in land has some of the most fantastic people you could ever meet!
When thinking about renting a car, scooter or bike I do recommended only leaving a copy of your passport, as some operators will hold passports as randsom to get more money from a customer.
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For a good driver I can recommend renting a scooter, its the best way to get around and very cheap.
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I rented a scooter and on my 2nd day I had an accident and spent 10 days doing mothing.
my advcise, forget the renting that crap and just get taxi’s! Its cheap and to saving $2, its just not worth it! THey do not drive well in Thailand, especially Phuket!
My tip to anyone going to Phuket Soon. Do NOT leave your passport with the rental company. At most you only need to leave a copy. I left my orig and they lost it
Spent 2 extra weeks in Phuket and lost a great job.
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I really do implore anyone who thinks it might be fun to ride a bike or scooter to reconsider! To many farang deaths on Patong Rds!! Especially Patong Hill!
Like you I have had family who had accidents on the bikes.. I will always rent a car due to it.
Your better off getting a car! Thats for sure – bikes and scooters are death traps considering the way the Thai People drive.
Scooters & Bikes are just way to dangerous to bother with in Phuket.
I had also had a friend have a motor bike accident in Phuket.. It really is horrible..
I hope other people avoid such fates!
People should just pay the money for Taxi’s or Tuk Tuk’s… Failing that, you should rent a car! To many people die or get hurt on bikes when they go to Phuket… Its sad to see.
I really would like everything to think about renting scooters and bikes in Patong.. The Thai People do not drive well and many people have died during accidents… So easily avoided and renting a car is cheap!
I would like to rent a car next time I go to Phuket… The Tuk TUk guys are rip offs.. Really makes for a crap holiday
Just make sure they only ever get a copy of your passport – never the actual thing
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