Car Rental with Driver in Ayutthaya
Private Day Trips from Bangkok to the Ancient Capital of Siam
UNESCO World Heritage temples • Hotel pickup • Your driver waits at every stop
🛕 Why Visit Ayutthaya?
Ayutthaya was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam for over 400 years (1350–1767) and one of the largest cities in the world until it was sacked by the Burmese army. Today its historical park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: majestic temple ruins, giant Buddha statues, royal palaces and riverside prangs, only 80 km north of Bangkok (about 1.5 hours by car).
The site is far too spread out to explore on foot in the tropical heat. With a private chauffeur you go door-to-door between every temple in an air-conditioned car, keep your energy for the ruins, and stop wherever you want for photos, coffee or a riverside lunch.
🚐 Bangkok → Ayutthaya Private Service
| Option | Price | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full day trip (8h) — recommended | From 3,500 THB | Hotel pickup • All main temples + lunch stop • Return to Bangkok | Book → |
| Extended day + sunset (12h) | From 7,000 THB | Adds Bang Pa-In Palace + sunset at Wat Chaiwatthanaram | Book → |
| Half-day escape (4h) | From 2,500 THB | Quick visit to the historical park highlights | Book → |
✅ Includes: Fuel • Tolls • Parking • Water • Insurance • Professional driver — larger vehicles available in the rates table below
🏛️ Main Temples & Attractions
Wat Mahathat — Buddha Head in Tree Roots
📍 Location:
Ayutthaya Historical Park (Naresuan Road)
Ayutthaya Historical Park (Naresuan Road)
⏰ Hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎫 Entrance:
~50 THB
~50 THB
🌟 Highlight:
The iconic sandstone Buddha head embraced by banyan tree roots — the most photographed spot in Ayutthaya
The iconic sandstone Buddha head embraced by banyan tree roots — the most photographed spot in Ayutthaya
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
📍 Location:
Former Royal Palace grounds
Former Royal Palace grounds
⏰ Hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎫 Entrance:
~50 THB
~50 THB
🌟 Highlight:
Three iconic bell-shaped chedis in a row — the model for Wat Phra Kaew at Bangkok’s Grand Palace
Three iconic bell-shaped chedis in a row — the model for Wat Phra Kaew at Bangkok’s Grand Palace
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
📍 Location:
West bank of the Chao Phraya River
West bank of the Chao Phraya River
⏰ Hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎫 Entrance:
~50 THB
~50 THB
🌅 Best time:
Sunset — Khmer-style riverside temple, the most photogenic in the city
Sunset — Khmer-style riverside temple, the most photogenic in the city
Wat Ratchaburana
📍 Location:
Opposite Wat Mahathat
Opposite Wat Mahathat
⏰ Hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎫 Entrance:
~50 THB
~50 THB
🌟 Highlight:
Climb the great prang and descend into the crypt with 15th-century murals
Climb the great prang and descend into the crypt with 15th-century murals
Wat Lokayasutharam — Reclining Buddha
📍 Location:
Pratu Chai district
Pratu Chai district
⏰ Hours:
Open air — all day
Open air — all day
🎫 Entrance:
Free
Free
🌟 Highlight:
42-meter open-air reclining Buddha wrapped in an orange robe
42-meter open-air reclining Buddha wrapped in an orange robe
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
📍 Location:
Southeast of the island
Southeast of the island
⏰ Hours:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎫 Entrance:
~20 THB
~20 THB
🌟 Highlight:
Massive chedi you can climb, surrounded by rows of seated Buddhas in saffron robes
Massive chedi you can climb, surrounded by rows of seated Buddhas in saffron robes
Wat Phanan Choeng
📍 Location:
Riverside, southeast of the island
Riverside, southeast of the island
⏰ Hours:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎫 Entrance:
~20 THB
~20 THB
🌟 Highlight:
19-meter golden seated Buddha (Luang Pho Tho), revered by Thai-Chinese pilgrims — still an active temple
19-meter golden seated Buddha (Luang Pho Tho), revered by Thai-Chinese pilgrims — still an active temple
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace (Summer Palace)
📍 Location:
Bang Pa-In district — on the way from Bangkok
Bang Pa-In district — on the way from Bangkok
⏰ Hours:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎫 Entrance:
~100 THB
~100 THB
🌟 Highlight:
Royal summer residence mixing Thai, Chinese and European architecture around ornamental lakes
Royal summer residence mixing Thai, Chinese and European architecture around ornamental lakes
ℹ️ Practical Information
🎫 Combined ticket:A multi-temple pass (~220 THB) covers the six main ruins of the historical park — cheaper if you visit 3 or more.
👗 Dress code:Shoulders and knees covered at active temples (Wat Phanan Choeng, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon).
🗓️ Best season:November to February — cooler and dry. Start early to beat the heat and the tour buses.
📸 Best light:Early morning at Wat Mahathat, sunset at Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
🚗 From Bangkok:~80 km • 1-1.5 hours each way, your driver handles tolls and parking.
🍜 Local food:Try boat noodles and giant river prawns at the riverside restaurants — ask your driver for his favorite spot.
🗺️ Suggested full-day itinerary: Bang Pa-In Palace on the way (9:00) → Wat Phanan Choeng & Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon → riverside lunch → Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana & Wat Phra Si Sanphet → sunset at Wat Chaiwatthanaram → back in Bangkok by night.
⏰ Hourly Service (Official Rates)
Book online the vehicle and duration you need — for Ayutthaya we recommend 8 or 12 hours:
| Vehicle | 4 hours | 8 hours | 12 hours | 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan 4Pax | 2,500 THB Book → | 3,500 THB Book → | 7,000 THB Book → | 10,000 THB Book → |
| Suv 4 Pax | 3,000 THB Book → | 4,000 THB Book → | 9,000 THB Book → | 17,000 THB Book → |
| Minivan 7-8 Pax | 3,000 THB Book → | 4,000 THB Book → | 9,000 THB Book → | 17,000 THB Book → |
| Berlina Executive 4 Pax | 5,000 THB Book → | 9,500 THB Book → | 15,000 THB Book → | 27,000 THB Book → |
| Minivan Executive 7-8 Pax | 6,000 THB Book → | 10,000 THB Book → | 18,000 THB Book → | 28,000 THB Book → |
✅ Includes: Fuel • Tolls • Parking • Water • Insurance • Professional driver
💡 Tip: Entrance fees are indicative and paid at each site. Temperatures pass 35°C at midday — your air-conditioned car between temples makes the difference.