Chiang Mai

Cheap Car Hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Chiang Mai, Thailand car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 February 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVECARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

$2.22

Average price per day

$30

Cheapest price per day

$28

Cheapflights insights for Chiang Mai car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Chiang Mai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Chiang Mai?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Chiang Mai, book about 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $33, which is about 23% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai?

Looking to hire a car in Chiang Mai? Drive Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $28.22/day. THAIRENTACAR also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $44.68/day.

What is the best car rental company in Chiang Mai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chiang Mai is THAIRENTACAR (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Chiang Mai?

At Chiang Mai, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just $35. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $65 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Chiang Mai, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just $35. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $65 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$58

February

$51

March

$40

April

$41

May

$35

June

$38

July

$41

August

$40

September

$35

October

$41

November

$48

December

$65

What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Chiang Mai are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chiang Mai?

ASAP Car Rentals has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Chiang Mai at 2.

Top rental agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 4 February 2026.

THAIRENTACAR

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.3

Drive Car Rental

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.8

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Chic Car Rent

7.7
Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.5
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.5

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chiang Mai, Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chiang Mai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $30/day when booking a car hire in Chiang Mai. The absolute best deal a user found was for $28/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on Jan. 31.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai for a week from Drive Car Rental?

    Hiring a car in Chiang Mai for a week can be a great option for travel. Drive Car Rental, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $207/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Chiang Mai for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Chiang Mai is $888 ($30/day) on average.

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