The City of Pattaya is conveniently laid out into 4 major zones: North Pattaya, South Pattaya, Central Pattaya and Chomthian and therefore is fairly easy to navigate.
The dense city comprises of 3 major roads, each paralleling one another. The Beach road, a one way road running from north to south is only a few kilometers long and is situated on the sea front.
Approximately 100 meters away lies Second road, partly a two way road it carries the majority of the cities transport from north to south.
Sukhumvit road is the last of the three roads and is a continuation of the Highway leading to Bangkok.
The cities layout generally resembles that of a grid system many little roads named ‘Soi’s’ run across the main roads from north to south and usually in enumerated fashion, be advised however, occasionally the numbers do no run in sequential order
And rather then numbers some of the Soi’s are named.

Chompthian Beach road, a two way road, runs parallel to Sukhumvit road and is the only main road in the Chompthian area.
It is well worth exploring the other side of Sukhumvit road, escape to the leisurely picturesque countryside, experience the fascinating and charming traditional rural villages scattered in between the lush surrounds, fresh water lakes, expanses of fertile foliage it makes for a perfect escape from the lively city.

Renting your own vehicle is an excellent way to maneuver around the resort and its surrounding area. There are an abundance of jeeps, cars, moped and motorbikes available for hire. A drivers license is not required for driving around Pattaya and its vicinity.
Prices vary according to model but currently you can expect to pay approximately 800baht per day for a car and 200baht per day for a motorbike, necessary safety precautions must be adhered to.

If renting a car, ensure full insurance is included or you will be held responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle in the event of an accident, and compensation to others involved.

When renting a motorcycle note they do not come insured therefore you will be liable for any damages to the motorcycle and compensation for others involved. It is also law to wear helmets at all times, local police are heavily enforcing this law and failure to comply will result in a fine. A fine off 500baht should be paid immediately at the local police station, whilst the police hold onto your drivers license or passport as insurance, the whole process can take several hours and can be most inconvenient.
Motorbikes and motorbike taxis are still the most popular and efficient mode of transport, be aware they of cause come with safety issues.

Public transportation in the area is limited to Songthaew’s,
Common place throughout Thailand. Songthaew’s are red converted pick up trucks specially customized with bench seats. they circle around the city with various fixed routes, there are no fixed stops therefore a songthaew can be flagged down anywhere on route, confirm the songthaew is going in your desired direction, negotiate the price; a local journey should generally cost between 20 and 30 baht and should be paid when you depart, then ring the bell or pound on the roof when you wish to alight. If required Songthaew’s can be hired as a private taxi, prices for said service should be negotiated prior to hire.