Car Hire

[enigma6164]

Hello everybody

My wife and I will be travelling from Nong Khai through Laos (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha) to Chiang Mai via Chiang Khong.

We are considering hiring a car as opposed to using public forms of transport.

1 ... Is it possible to hire a car in Nong Khai, drive through Laos and leave the car in Chiang Mai. Does anybody know of a company that would do this if possible.

Or

2 ... Could we hire a car in Vientiane and leave the car at either Luang Prabang or Luang Namtha.

Any helpful "constructive" advice would be appreciated.

Or

3 ... Is there a bus company in Laos that operates a VIP service similar to that of the Green Bus Company in Thailand?

Thanks

enigma

[craigt3365]

Hmmm...if you don't get any responses by tomorrow, I'll move this over to the motoring forum. OK?

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Yes to all of the above, your choice of options, depending on how much you want to spend. I've used this outfit before, not cheap, but good service: http://www.europcarlaos.com/

There's other options, do a Google for: car rental laos

Alternatively, buy a copy of the Vientiane Times newspaper when you get there and check the classifieds.

FYI, I'd recommend using a driver rather than self-drive, not expensive, and decreases your liability to about zero in case of an accident.

Mac

[lovelaos]

The above info is good, the other alternatives are Laos ford city which rent rangers for $30 a day not sure if 1 way rental is available. [email protected]

www.vpscarrental.com I used this company years ago, no problems but cant remember prices.

There are a few more places I have used but wouldnt reccommend unless you are local.

[enigma6164]

Thanks for the information. Gives me food for thought.

enigma

[irlguy1]

Can anyone tell me how far Avis are from Chiang Rai airport? Are they in the terminal or do i need to go on a feeder bus.

[Thanyaburi Mac]

AVIS @ Chiang Rai? I figure they'd have a counter right there at the Departure area. If in doubt, Mr Google suggests giving them a call: http://www.avisthailand.com/EN/contact_avis.php

Mac

[irlguy1]

I called and emailed them and was told for more information please check there website grrrrrrrrrr.