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Chiang Mai, Thailand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

THAIRENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

$2.64

Average price per day

$43

Cheapest price per day

$36
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Popular car types in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Economy

Economy

$41+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$92+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$62+

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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 38 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $45, which is about 57% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Thai Rent (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thai Rent
Thai Rent
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.3
True Leasing
True Leasing
9.0
Yesaway
Yesaway
8.8

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 $39. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $69 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 $39. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $69 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$61

February

$59

March

$45

April

$50

May

$39

June

$43

July

$52

August

$46

September

$39

October

$45

November

$52

December

$69

What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Chiang Mai are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), SUV cars (Peugeot 3008 or similar), and Economy cars (Honda City or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thai Rent

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.3

True Leasing

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Yesaway

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.1

Avis

1 location
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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 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.5
Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chiang Mai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $43/day when booking a car hire in Chiang Mai. The absolute best deal a user found was for $36/day from Yesaway, booked on Oct. 3.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai for a week from Thai Rent?

    Hiring a car in Chiang Mai for a week can be a great option for travel. Thai Rent, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $193/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 $829 ($28/day) on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($42+).

Electric

Electric

$44+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$42+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$42+

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