Going from Koh Samui to Plai Laem? Our driver picks you up at Samui Airport or your hotel and takes you there in a private air-conditioned car. If the trip leaves the island, we drive onto the car ferry to Donsak together (about 1.5 h crossing, ticket included). It is about 4 km, roughly 15 min in total.
Plai Laem is one of the favourite beaches in Koh Samui. One fixed price per car, not per person.
Price Koh Samui to Plai Laem
| Pick-up → | Samui Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| one way | round trip | |
Taxi Sedan 2 passengers · 1–2 bags | 640 | 1,230 |
Eco Car 3 passengers · 1–3 bags | 730 | 1,400 |
Luxury Sedan 3 passengers · 1–3 bags | 800 | 1,540 |
Family MPV 4 passengers · 1–4 bags | 880 | 1,690 |
Family SUV 4 passengers · 1–5 bags | 950 | 1,820 |
VIP Minivan 8 passengers · 1–8 bags | 1,200 | 2,300 |
All New VIP Van 8 passengers · 1–8 bags | 1,410 | 2,710 |
Pickup Truck 4 passengers · cargo box | 1,280 | 2,460 |
Hyundai H-1 VIP 5 passengers · 4–5 bags | 1,590 | 3,050 |
Toyota Alphard 5 passengers · 1–5 bags | 3,390 | 6,510 |
THB per car · fuel, tolls, driver & car ferry included · 50% deposit to confirm
BOOKNOWQuestions: Koh Samui to Plai Laem
How much is a taxi from Koh Samui to Plai Laem?+
A private car from Koh Samui to Plai Laem starts at 640 THB one way per car, with fuel, tolls and (for mainland trips) the car ferry included.
How much is a taxi from Samui Airport to Plai Laem?+
A private car from Samui Airport (USM) to Plai Laem costs 640 THB one way for a sedan taxi, or 1,200 THB for a minivan, per car (car ferry included if the trip leaves the island). The trip takes about 15 min, and your driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign.
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Plai Laem?+
About 4 km, roughly 15 min including the ferry crossing if the trip leaves the island.
Is the car ferry included?+
Yes. Every trip off the island crosses on the Raja Ferry (Lipa Noi – Donsak) or Seatran (Nathon – Donsak), about 1.5 hours, and the ticket for the car and passengers is in the price. You stay with your driver.
Can you pick me up at Samui Airport?+
Yes. The driver waits at the open-air arrivals area of Samui Airport (USM) with your name sign and tracks your flight for free.
Is the price per person or per car?+
Per car. Choose the car size for your group and luggage.
How do I pay?+
A 50% deposit confirms the booking (Wise, Thai bank transfer, PromptPay QR or USDT; details are sent by email). The balance is paid to the driver on the day. Cancel 7+ days before the trip and 30% of the deposit is refunded; later cancellations are not refunded.
