Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya
Private transfer Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya: $105 sedan, $125 SUV, $135 van, $200 Alphard — per car, one way. 162 km, about 2 h 6 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
From Don Mueang to Pattaya it is about 162 km — around 2 h to 2 h 30 min to Central Pattaya, Jomtien, Naklua or Wong Amat, skirting central Bangkok on the expressways. Many low-cost flights land late; a booked car means no bargaining in the arrivals hall.
- Distance162 km
- Drive time2 h 6 min
- Pricefrom $105
Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya: 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 | $105 ≈ ฿3,528 | ≈ 53 | ≈ 35 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $125 ≈ ฿4,200 | ≈ 63 | ≈ 42 | ≈ 31 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $135 ≈ ฿4,536 | ≈ 68 | ≈ 45 | ≈ 34 | ≈ 23 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $200 ≈ ฿6,720 | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 | ≈ 50 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer (aggregator) | approx. sedan $47.67, MPV $56.38, minivan $77 per car | approx. 2 h 07 min | Yes | Lowest booked price |
| Private car (RideTHA) | $105 per car (sedan), ≈ $35 per person for 3 | 2 h 6 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: travellers’ reports (Don Mueang → Pattaya, unlinked) (2026-10-23).
The road
Expressways around the east of Bangkok, then Motorway 7 to Pattaya (tolls included). Rush hours in Bangkok can add 30–45 minutes.
Worth stopping
- Motorway service areas with coffee and toilets about halfway.
Good to know
- Honest note: aggregators list DMK → Pattaya from about $48 for a sedan, $56 for an MPV and $77 for a minivan (airportstaxitransfers.com, checked 23 October 2026) — cheaper than our price. With us you get a fixed price at any hour, a name sign, 60 minutes of waiting and a Russian-speaking driver on request when available.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($200): 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)
Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya: questions
How much is a private transfer from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya?
$105 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $125 for an SUV, $135 for a 9-seat van and $200 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?
After customs the driver waits in the arrivals hall (Terminal 1 for international flights, Terminal 2 for domestic) with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).