Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Pai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pai

With a population of 2,284, Pai is a must-see destination in Mae Hong Son, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pai deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Pai

Pai in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pai in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pai

Plane

When flying to Pai, you’ll arrive at Pai (PYY), which is located 1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 86 km from Pai. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Bus

Pai’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pai, you’ll arrive at Pai (PYY), which is located 1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 86 km from Pai. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Bus

Pai’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pai

PYYPai
CNXChiang Mai
HGNMae Hong Son

Airlines serving Pai

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pai

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,555 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pai Country Hut and Pai Friendly Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pai

Most booked hotels in Pai

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Pai Village Boutique Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,873+
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Yoma Hotel, Pai
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,542+
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The Heart of Pai
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,448+
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Hiring a car in Pai

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Pai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Pai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

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