Car hire Udon Thani Airport

Situated next to the border with Laos, the northeastern Thai city of Udon Thani serves as a busy gateway between the two nations. Travelers, businesspeople and locals use the Friendship Bridge to cross the Mekong River, with the airport at Udon Thani the fastest entry point to this remote area from Bangkok.

Udon Thani Airport facilities

Numerous daily flights run between Udon Thani Airport and Bangkok, with less frequent service to Chiang Mai and Phuket. The terminal is one of Thailand's nicer facilities, with a decent selection of shops and eateries along with car hire in Udon Thani Airport through five major global companies. Taxis are available into the city centre.

Udon Thani Airport excursions

On the Thai side of the Mekong River, there are loads of interesting cultural, historic and natural highlights worth checking out. With car rental in Udon Thani Airport, it's easy to reach sites such as the UNESCO Ban Chiang archaeological dig or the crafts village of Nong Bua. Phu Phrabat National Park is also nearby, for excellent hikes and scenery.

Best time to visit

From November to February, the weather is cool, especially at night, making this one of the prime periods for a visit. Sunshine dominates until the end of May, when the monsoon moves in. The rainy season from June to October greens up the scenery but can put a dampener on sightseeing.

Car rental in Udon Thani Airport

With five international car hire companies to choose from at Udon's airport, you can often find competitive offers when you compare car hire in advance online. The roads in the area are very good and well-marked, making it easy to cruise along the Mekong or venture into the rural countryside for village-hopping.