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in the resort town Hua Hin More than 50,000 residents live there. The number of visitors to it every year is very large and it is known as one of the most prominent cities in the country. It is about 195 km from the capital, Bangkok, and attracts quite a few locals, especially on the weekends. At the same time, crowds of tourists also come to enjoy all the abundance it offers.
In Hua Hin, as befits such a touristic city, there is a wide variety of means of transportation: buses, taxis and also private shuttles. At the same time, there are those who prefer the option of renting a car in Hua Hin or renting a motorcycle, if only to enjoy complete independence without being dependent on other means of transportation. Traffic on the road in Thailand, and also in Hua Hin, may seem chaotic. Don't panic, stay calm and make sure to obey all the rules.
You must have a passport, an Israeli driver's license and also an international driver's license, which you will be required to show if you are stopped by the police. Unlike most places in the world, Driving in Thailand It is on the left side of the road. For those coming from Israel, this may be a real challenge, although they get used to it quite quickly. As a general rule, the leftmost lane is for slower traffic, the right lane for faster traffic and the middle, if any, for everyone else. The speed limit inside the cities is up to 60 km/h and outside it between 80 or 90 and 120 km/h. This of course depends on the road itself. In practice, few locals make sure to obey these rules, which explains the large presence of the local police on the road. Regarding road signs and traffic lights, some of the signs are written in English and some in the local language. The signs on the signs are quite similar to those that appear on the road signs in other parts of the world, which makes it very easy to adapt to the road. There are quite a few motorcyclists on the road and so are cyclists. These, tend to "zigzag" quite a bit on the road and move between the different routes quickly. Be careful of them, especially after dark.
While driving on one of the roads, you may sometimes notice a car stopped right on the road and not on the side of the road. There can be many reasons for this. Sometimes a breakdown in the car, which requires the driver to come to a complete stop and sometimes malicious intentions such as the desire to rob the drivers. It is very important to keep the doors locked while driving, especially if driving at night. Of course, it is also highly recommended not to let anyone into the car when you stop, and you should also not offer a ride to those who are waiting. The main road of Hua Hin is one of the main roads of Thailand And a very important landmark. It is possible to find reckless drivers who drive above the speed limit, very slow traffic on the left side of the road, buses and minivans that pass between the lanes and much more. It is not easy for those who are not used to it, but they certainly adapt to it as the days go by.
כמו in other cities in Thailand, and in general - similar to other places in the world, finding a parking space suitable for a car can be an easy and simple task or a real nightmare. The recommended areas for parking, those where you can easily find free spaces, are malls, shopping centers, large stores and more. Parking is allowed in places where the sidewalk is painted in black and white. On the other hand, it is forbidden when it is painted in red and white. It is very advisable to avoid parking the rented vehicle in remote and isolated places (for fear of theft) and one must exercise discretion when one does not see any markings on the sidewalk.
It is important to remember - if you have not broken the traffic laws, there is no reason to fear the local Thai police. If you are stopped by a policeman, be polite and answer all the questions you ask clearly and reliably. If the police have determined that you must pay a fine, do so. Politely say you don't need a receipt to save yourself a trip to the nearest police station. Sometimes, during the holidays or when preparations are being made Big events in the city, there are roadblocks. It is very likely that you will be stopped for a vehicle inspection when you want to enter the city with it. If, God forbid, you were involved in a car accident, contact the authorities as quickly as possible. The ambulance was called 1554, the police 191 and the tourist police 1155 as needed. Inform the police of all relevant details and follow their instructions. We also updated the car rental company through which you rented the car and recorded all the data before you pass it on.
The price is very important when considering the possibility of renting a car in Hua Hin. There are quite a few car agencies that offer their services and you can also make the order online, through one of the websites. The price range is very wide and varies from company to company. The price is determined according to the car model, the season of the year and the number of rental days. In general, the longer you rent a car, the lower the cost per day. Renting a car for a short period will cost you, for each single day, more than renting it for a long period. It is very useful to compare prices and check the conditions. Usually, the cost of renting a car will cost between 1,200 and 1,500 baht (private car) per day, between 7,000 and 10,000 per week and between 25,000 and 35,000 baht for a whole month. Sometimes there are attractive promotions and discounts in certain months. At the peak of the tourist season, prices go up, while during the less touristy periods they go down due to the relatively low demand.