Chiang Mai Airport to the Old City & Nimman
Private transfer Chiang Mai Airport to the Old City & Nimman: $25 sedan, $30 SUV, $35 van, $50 Alphard — per car, one way. 5 km, about 15 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; This trip is paid in full online — nothing is paid to the driver; full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) is right next to the city: 10–20 minutes to the Old City, Nimmanhaemin (Nimman), the Night Bazaar or the riverside hotels. Mostly useful for late arrivals, families with children and groups who want a larger car or an Alphard waiting.
- Distance5 km
- Drive time15 min
- Pricefrom $25
Chiang Mai Airport to the Old City & Nimman: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $25 ≈ ฿840 | ≈ 13 | ≈ 8 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $30 ≈ ฿1,008 | ≈ 15 | ≈ 10 | ≈ 8 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $35 ≈ ฿1,176 | ≈ 18 | ≈ 12 | ≈ 9 | ≈ 6 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $50 ≈ ฿1,680 | ≈ 25 | ≈ 17 | ≈ 13 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai Old City & Nimman: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport taxi counter | approx. from ฿150 per car | approx. 10–15 min | Yes | No booking needed |
| Grab / Bolt | approx. about the same as the taxi | approx. 10–15 min | Yes | Phone with data |
| Private car (RideTHA) | $25 per car (sedan), ≈ $8 per person for 3 | 15 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: trvlogue.com — Chiang Mai Airport to Old Town 2026 (updated 5 Oct 2026) (2026-10-23); trvlogue.com — Chiang Mai Airport to Old Town 2026 (updated 5 Oct 2026) (2026-10-23).
The road
Mahidol Road or Suthep Road into town. No tolls. Inside the Old City moat the lanes are narrow and one-way.
Worth stopping
- If you continue to Chiang Rai, Pai or Doi Inthanon, the same driver can pick you up later — see the routes below.
Good to know
- Honest note: the airport taxi counter starts at about ฿150 and Grab / Bolt are similar (trvlogue.com, updated 5 October 2026) — several times cheaper than our price. Book us only if you want the car waiting with a sign, a van for a group or an Alphard. Trips under $100 are paid 100% online.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($50): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Chiang Mai Airport to the Old City & Nimman: questions
How much is a private transfer from Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai Old City & Nimman?
$25 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $30 for an SUV, $35 for a 9-seat van and $50 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car, with a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall after baggage claim, with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
This trip is paid in full online — nothing is paid to the driver. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).