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How far in advance should I hire a car in Ko Samui?

To get the best deal on car hire in Ko Samui, book about 76 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R288, which is about 1 029% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Ko Samui?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Ko Samui is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Drive Car Rental (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Drive Car Rental
Drive Car Rental
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.3
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
9.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ko Samui?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ko Samui is June, when you can expect to pay R321/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ko Samui is February (R561/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R497

February

R561

March

R369

April

R401

May

R337

June

R321

July

R401

August

R417

September

R321

October

R353

November

R385

December

R545

What car do most people hire in Ko Samui?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ko Samui are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Minivan or similar), and Mini cars (Class Minivan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ko Samui?

Both Drive Car Rental and Sunnycars have 3 locations in Ko Samui, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Ko Samui

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ko Samui known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ko Samui. Reviews were last updated on 22 February 2026.

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Drive Car Rental

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Budget

9,3
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

9,2

Chic Car Rent

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,0

Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Europcar

6,5
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,0

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

10,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ko Samui, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 February 2026.

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

    Drive Car Rental is one of the top picks in Ko Samui. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 114 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Ko Samui?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Ko Samui for a month is certainly possible.

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