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Economy car rental in Chiang Rai

The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Chiang Rai are: Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet Matiz, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent, Renault Modus and others.

When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Thailand vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.

If your routes in Thailand are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.

At the rental office in Chiang Rai, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.

Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Chiang Rai!

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Driving Advices for Thailand – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

While driving, it is very important to keep the distance. This simple measure of caution will help you prevent numerous accidents. In Thailand, you will often see dogs appearing suddenly on the road. These animals have become the reason for many accidents on local roads. By the way, local pedestrians are as bold and unpredictable as motorists.

The observance of the speed limit is no less important. During your first several days in Thailand, it is not recommended to exceed the speed of 40 km/h, even if the road type allows fast driving. If may be very hard to find the right way on the road when driving at a high speed, while excessive slowness will be, most likely, noticed by no one.

You will see numerous fans of fast driving on roads of Thailand. Foreign drivers are recommended to stay away from these speed racers. As a rule, these drivers choose the extreme right lane, so it is safer to keep as close to the extreme left lane as possible.

Sightseeing of Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang Rai: topics

The introduction to the local culture is impossible without a visit to the lovely Tung Garden. This is a beautiful theme park with lots of interesting sculptures; the garden also houses the Museum of national costumes. There are beautiful temples in Chiang Rai; one of the most interesting is Wat Phra Kaew. The temple is literally immersed in green and its spectacular facade in traditional style looks simply irresistible. Many interesting stories are associated with the temple; according to one of them, in the Middle Ages, there was found the famous statue of the Emerald Buddha.
No less interesting is Wat Phra Sing; its walls house priceless religious artifacts. The temple was built in the 14th century. Today, all attenders can admire its awesome interiors. The most spectacular religious attraction is White Temple (Wat Rong Khun). The name of the temple fully reflects its main feature; it is an amazingly beautiful white building surrounded by fountains and sculptures; its interior is decorated with hand paintings. Construction of the temple has begun in 1997.

Among cultural institutions, the Hilltribe Museum and Education Center is considered to be the most interesting; it tells visitors about the diversity of cultures and customs of locals. Among its exhibits there are beautiful national costumes and everyday objects, models of houses and works of art. There is also Black Temple (Baan Dam) in Chiang Rai, which is not a temple literally. It is a beautiful open-air museum with works of local artists and sculptors.
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