Thailand

Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from $28

Bangkok, Thailand
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Bangkok, Thailand
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Thailand car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

THAIRENTACAR

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$48

Cheapest price per day

$28

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Thailand?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Thailand, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 206 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

$32 - $207

Out of all the popular cities in Thailand, Bangkok is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $32/day. Renting a car in Bangkok is 85% cheaper than renting one in Surat Thani where the per day rate is around $207. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Thailand to get a rental car in are: Phuket City ($33/day), Chiang Rai ($48/day), and Koh Samui ($111/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Bangkok should expect to spend around $32/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Thailand is Bangkok.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Thailand?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Thailand and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

$47

February

$49

March

$47

April

$52

May

$41

June

$41

July

$45

August

$44

September

$39

October

$39

November

$42

December

$55

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Thailand is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Thailand

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Thailand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

At $28/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Thailand in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Thailand, there are, in total, 395 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for rental in Thailand

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Thailand to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

$35 - $55

All Car Types

$43 - $88

To hire a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $43/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Thailand (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$55/day). In fact, September is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, hiring a small car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $65/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Thailand (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$121/day). In fact, October is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, hiring a medium car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $86/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Thailand (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$166/day). In fact, August is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, hiring a large car is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $76/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Thailand (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$104/day). In fact, May is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, hiring a SUV is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $66/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Thailand (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$147/day). In fact, October is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, hiring a van is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$28/day
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Toyota Yaris$28/day
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Suzuki Swift$31/day
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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Thailand, including those serving the Chiang Rai, Bangkok and Phuket City area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Drive Car Rental

34 locations

THAIRENTACAR

33 locations

Avis

29 locations

Sunnycars

26 locations

Budget

22 locations

Sixt

22 locations

Hertz

21 locations

Thrifty

19 locations

Best Thailand car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Thailand with an average daily rate of $50. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Thailand including options serving Chiang Rai, Bangkok and Phuket City. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Toyota Yaris$28/day
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Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$28/day
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Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Swift$31/day
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Suzuki Swift

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Thailand?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (9.1 rating), Sixt (8.5 rating) and Budget (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Thailand.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand?

    When hiring a car in Thailand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Drive Car Rental, and with prices around $49/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $27/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Thailand?

    At $30/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Phuket City. On average, Phuket City has the cheapest daily rental car price ($33/day), which is 66% below average price for cities in Thailand.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Thailand?

    Cars in Thailand are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Thailand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Thailand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Thailand. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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