Chiang Mai Riding Guides

Chiang Mai International Airport terminal with Lanna-style roofs and planes at the gates

Chiang Mai Airport is only 10–15 minutes from Nimman and the Old City. Official taxi, Grab, shuttle bus or a scooter delivered to arrivals: prices, where to find each one,...

Chiang Mai Airport to the City in 2026: Taxi, Grab, Bus or a Scooter Waiting at Arrivals

Chiang Mai Airport is only 10–15 minutes from Nimman and the Old City. Official taxi, Grab, shuttle bus or a scooter delivered to arrivals: prices, where to find each one,...

Pink, red and purple hydrangeas at the Charming Chiang Mai flower show

From late November to February Chiang Mai is in bloom: the Flower Festival parade, the Charming Chiang Mai and Rajapruek flower shows, Thai cherry blossoms and golden sunflower hills. Dates,...

Chiang Mai Flower Season 2026–27: Flower Festivals, Cherry Blossoms and How to Get Ther...

From late November to February Chiang Mai is in bloom: the Flower Festival parade, the Charming Chiang Mai and Rajapruek flower shows, Thai cherry blossoms and golden sunflower hills. Dates,...

Thousands of sky lanterns rising over a crowd during Yi Peng near Chiang Mai

Two festivals, one trip: Yi Peng and Loy Krathong 2026 in Chiang Mai (23–25 November). Dates, the best free spots, the parade, sky lantern rules, the CAD mass release and...

Yi Peng & Loy Krathong 2026 in Chiang Mai: Dates, Best Spots and Getting Around by Scooter

Two festivals, one trip: Yi Peng and Loy Krathong 2026 in Chiang Mai (23–25 November). Dates, the best free spots, the parade, sky lantern rules, the CAD mass release and...

Road along the Old City moat in Chiang Mai

Daily, weekly and monthly scooter rental prices in Chiang Mai, what is included, hidden costs like deposits and fuel, and how to get the best deal.

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Scooter in Chiang Mai? (2026 Prices)

Daily, weekly and monthly scooter rental prices in Chiang Mai, what is included, hidden costs like deposits and fuel, and how to get the best deal.

Quiet Roads of Mae Rim: A Beginner’s Motorbike Route from Chiang Mai

A relaxed half-day scooter route from Chiang Mai through the Mae Sa Valley: waterfalls, gardens and cafés, where the roads get harder, and which bike to rent.

Quiet Roads of Mae Rim: A Beginner’s Motorbike Route from Chiang Mai

A relaxed half-day scooter route from Chiang Mai through the Mae Sa Valley: waterfalls, gardens and cafés, where the roads get harder, and which bike to rent.

Thai police officer next to a motorbike at a checkpoint

License, International Driving Permit, police checkpoints, fines and insurance: everything you need to ride a scooter legally in Chiang Mai, explained by a local rental shop.

Do You Need a License to Ride a Scooter in Thailand? (2026 Guide)

License, International Driving Permit, police checkpoints, fines and insurance: everything you need to ride a scooter legally in Chiang Mai, explained by a local rental shop.