Transportation Options In Koh Samui

Staying at a Koh Samui resort, things can be a lot more fun than just lazing on the beach sipping cocktails. With the many sights to see and places to be explored, your vacation can also be a great adventure. All the island’s main roads are cement, but dirt roads are still there for those ready to conquer them. You have various transport options for getting around Koh Samui and get to these places of interest. Here are a few of the transportation options on Koh Samui.

Koh Samui Taxi's
	Two types of taxis are available on Koh Samui. If you like to relax in the back of an air conditioned vehicle, the green and yellow or red and yellow taxi meters are available. Don’t worry to look for one. You will have one offering a ride every three minutes. This is the most expensive mode of transport and drivers usually don’t negotiate on fixed fees.

Songthaews
	A much cheaper taxi and much more willing to negotiate is the songthaews. These are basically pick-ups with benches fitted on both sides of the rear, a canopy and open on the sides. Apart from getting a feeling of more “island style original”, you could travel in one of these from Chaweng to Lamai and only pay 100-150 Baht for you and your partner included. It has a little bell on the roof which you just ring once you want to get off. Make sure you negotiate your price before getting on. Prices also seem to be more negotiable later in the afternoon then early morning.

Samui Taxi Scooter
	Transport on Koh Samui include the taxi scooter. This is a faster way of transport and even cheaper than the songthaew. Especially in congested traffic these guys will get you from A to B in no time. They are easily spotted wearing a vest indicating "taxi Scooter" and will of course be on a scooter. For 10 to 20 THB, these taxi's will take you the length of Chaweng.

Scooter Rental
	From 150 to 250 THB you can have your own wheels for an entire day and petrol consumption that will make your fuel last the duration. Our advice is to make sure you wear a helmet, inspect the scooter before taking off and drive slowly. Many foreigners are involved in scooter accidents and often due to driving too fast or under the influence. A lack of experience often also contributes. Scooters can be rented from most Koh Samui hotels and resorts or from one of the many vendors on the island. We suggest renting from your hotel.
Wear a helmet, drive slowly and be careful. It remains a dangerous mode of transport and always remember to take the stand in before you drive.

Jeep & Car Rental
	More expensive, but if you are a group of four, then costs can be divided. A jeep will cost you anywhere from 600 THB per day. This is a more practical solution if you want to explore the island in detail since it allows you to go on steep roads and dirt roads where a scooter and taxi won’t travel. You will notice jeeps for rent all over the island.