5 Days in Phuket on a $100 Budget

Budget travel tips

Real-world perspective

These notes come from typical tourist experiences riding in Phuket — successes, mistakes, and lessons learned.

What worked

• Getting IDP before departure
• Riding slowly the first day
• Premium insurance when unfamiliar with roads
• Early starts to beat heat and traffic

What to watch for

Unexpected rain, gravel on corners, sand at beach road exits, and fatigue on long return rides after sunset.

Thailand Moto Rent policy

• We do not hold passports. A credit card pre-authorization is used for deposit; released when you return the bike.
• IDP (International Driving Permit) is mandatory. Thai police accept only a Thai licence or IDP for foreigners.
• Rental terms: Valid motorcycle IDP required; no rental without it.
• Riding without IDP and any fines are entirely the customer's responsibility.
• Daily rental. If returning late, notify us on WhatsApp.
• No test rides.
• Damage: Without insurance, repair cost + lost rental days. Full coverage recommended.
• Drunk riding carries severe penalties.