The town itself is compact and best explored on foot.
For exploring further afield, bicycles (40-100 baht/day) and motorbikes (from as little as 80 baht/day) can be rented from many agents along the main street. As the roads around Pai are steep and obtaining a decent mountain bike with fully functioning gears is surprisingly difficult, motorbike is definitely the better option if you can ride one. Suggestions in guidebooks that Ban Santhichorn and Lisu Village might be reached on foot are optimistic.
Motorbike and 4wd taxis are also readily available.
You'll also want a motorbike if you're planning on staying in some of the outlying bungalows in the valley around the town.
aYa Services offer an hour's free motorbike rental to those arriving on their minivans to help them look for accommodation.
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