An easy way to get around the island is by taxi, or "songthaew". Prices are negotiable and vary depending on the amount of people in the car.

The most common way to explore Koh Phangan is by motorbike. You can hire motorbikes in every village. Although there are still many dirt roads, it is possible to see a rather big part of the island. The Southwest and Northwest area have good cemented roads.

As there are still a lot of dirt roads, 4WD jeeps are also an excellent way to get around most parts of the island. Most of the hired jeeps are not insured, so shop around if you want insurance. Hiring a jeep is a great way to make a daytrip to the more remote parts and attractions of Koh Phangan like the Than Sadet waterfall, Thong Nai Pan or Haad Rin.