Bangkok to Central Pattaya (Central Festival) taxi price
| Vehicle | Fixed price | Book |
|---|---|---|
 SedanToyota Camry or similar · 1–2 passengers | THB 1,200 | Book |
 Family MPVToyota Innova or similar · 2–4 passengers | THB 1,400 | Book |
 Premium SUVToyota Fortuner or similar · 2–4 passengers | THB 1,600 | Book |
 Private VanToyota Commuter or similar · 5–9 passengers | THB 1,900 | Book |
The centre of everything in Pattaya
Central Festival, the big Central Pattaya mall, faces the sea on Beach Road, with the Hilton Pattaya rising above it. Around it you find dozens of hotels, restaurants and the busiest stretch of the beachfront, which is why so many visitors use it as their landmark when they say they are going to “central Pattaya”. A Bangkok to Central Pattaya taxi is the most direct way to drop into the middle of it all.
From here you can walk to the beach in minutes, and Walking Street, the shops of Second Road and Terminal 21 further north are all a short ride away. That makes central Pattaya a handy base for first-time visitors who want everything close by.
Mall entrance or hotel door
Most travellers ask to be dropped at their hotel near the mall, which is easiest with luggage. If you are meeting friends or simply want to start with shopping, the driver can stop at the mall instead. Just send the exact hotel name or meeting point when you book.
Arriving by air? Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign, so there is no queue at a taxi desk after a long flight.
- Sedan from central Bangkok: THB 1,200
- From Suvarnabhumi: THB 1,000
- From Don Mueang: THB 1,400
- Innova THB 1,400 · Fortuner THB 1,600 · Van THB 1,900
Beating the central traffic
Beach Road is one-way and central Pattaya gets congested in the late afternoon and on weekend evenings, so the last kilometre can take longer than you expect. Drivers know the side roads and how to approach your hotel the quickest way. A morning or late-night departure from Bangkok usually means a smoother ride; whatever the hour, your Bangkok to Central Pattaya taxi runs 24/7 at the same fixed price. Compare all routes on our Bangkok to Pattaya taxi price page.