Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Prachuap. The trip is roughly 90 km and takes about 1.25 hours by car. Your Thai driver picks you up at the door and takes you straight to your destination — fuel and tolls included.
Get your Hua Hin → Prachuap price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
Want the driver to wait and bring you back, or visit several places in one day? A car with driver for 10 hours starts at 2,200 THB — see Hua Hin day tours.
About Prachuap
Prachuap town has a beautiful bay, Ao Manao beach on an air-force base and the monkey-filled Khao Chong Krachok.
Prachuap Khiri Khan is the small, easy-going capital of the province that also contains Hua Hin. The town curves around a wide bay framed by limestone headlands, with a seafront promenade, colourful fishing boats and a relaxed pace that feels a world away from busier resorts. Evenings bring a lively night market and fresh seafood at simple restaurants facing the water. Fishing boats still unload their catch along the bay each morning.
Visitors from Hua Hin come for a slower, more local side of Thailand: a clean swimming beach, a temple-topped hill with views and a town where tourism has not taken over. It suits couples, families and long-stay visitors looking for a day trip south, and it also works as a stopover on the way towards Chumphon and the southern islands. Accommodation is mostly small hotels and guesthouses near the water.
Things to see and do in Prachuap
- Ao Manao beach inside Wing 5 air-force base
- Khao Chong Krachok, the ‘Mirror Mountain’ with a temple and bay views
- The seafront promenade along Prachuap Bay
- The evening night market near the waterfront
- Khao Lommuak headland at the edge of Ao Manao
- Fresh seafood restaurants facing the bay
- Ao Noi bay and its fishing village to the north
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Prachuap transfer
- A private car or van for your group only — no sharing, no extra pickups
- Pickup at your hotel, villa or condo anywhere in Hua Hin
- Drop-off at your hotel or address in Prachuap
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
The road between Hua Hin and Prachuap
The drive between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan follows Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) south for almost the whole distance. From Hua Hin the highway passes Pranburi, the turn-offs for Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park and Kui Buri, and then runs through pineapple and coconut country, with the mountains on the Myanmar border visible to the west. It is a wide, well-maintained dual carriageway with light traffic for most of the day. Only the last few kilometres use local roads into town and to the bay.
Good places to stop on the way
- Pranburi, a short way south of Hua Hin
- Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, a short detour towards the coast
- Kui Buri and the turn-off for the national park
- Roadside fruit stalls selling local pineapples
Toilet and food stops are free. Sightseeing stops at attractions are 500 THB each — add them in the booking notes.
Best time to travel to Prachuap
Prachuap is pleasant all year, but the drier months from about December to April give the clearest skies for Ao Manao and the views from Khao Chong Krachok. Mornings are best for swimming and climbing the hill before the heat. Thai holidays bring more visitors, though the town rarely feels crowded. In the wet season, showers usually pass quickly and the highway stays reliable.
Travel tip for Prachuap
A relaxed day trip: Ao Manao in the morning, seafood on the bay at lunch.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Prachuap
Trains and buses connect many Thai cities, but they leave from stations outside the centre and rarely match flight or check-in times. A private car takes you from hotel to hotel.
Choose your car
Sedans suit one to three travellers, MPVs and SUVs four, and VIP vans up to eight with luggage. For long trips a van gives everyone more room to stretch out.
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SedanTaxi Sedan (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis taxi or similar
- Up to 2 passengers
- 1–2 suitcases
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SedanEco-Car Economy (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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Business sedanLuxury Sedan (Camry)
Toyota Camry or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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SUVFamily SUV (Fortuner)
Toyota Fortuner or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- 1–5 suitcases
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VanMini Van VIP (Commuter)
Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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VanAll New VIP Van
New-generation Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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PickupPickup Truck
Toyota Hilux Revo double cab or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Open load bed
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Questions about this route
How far is Hua Hin from Prachuap?
About 90 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 1.25 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Prachuap?
The fare table on this page shows the fixed price for each car, for the whole car, with fuel and tolls included. No deposit is needed.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes — tell your driver whenever you need a break, food or a photo stop.
Can foreigners visit Ao Manao on the air-force base?
Visitors are generally allowed onto the base to use the beach, but you may need to show ID at the gate and follow the base rules, so carry your passport or a copy.
Are the monkeys at Khao Chong Krachok safe?
The monkeys are used to people but can grab food and bags, so keep snacks hidden and do not feed them.
Can we combine Prachuap with Sam Roi Yot in one day?
Yes, both lie south of Hua Hin, so it is easy to visit Sam Roi Yot on the way and spend the afternoon in Prachuap.
