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Ko Samui car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ko Samui. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 April 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVECARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

R23,26

Average price per day

R444

Cheapest price per day

R278
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Cheapflights insights for Ko Samui car hires

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

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 R286, which is about 1 007% 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 R337/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ko Samui is February (R607/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

R522

February

R607

March

R438

April

R421

May

R354

June

R337

July

R421

August

R438

September

R337

October

R371

November

R404

December

R573

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 (Honda City or similar), Mini cars (Class Minivan or similar), and Passenger van 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 8 April 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 8 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ko Samui?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R444/day when booking a car hire in Ko Samui. The absolute best deal a user found was for R278/day from THAIRENTACAR , booked on Apr. 4.

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

    THAIRENTACAR is one of the top picks in Ko Samui. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 222 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Ko Samui for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Ko Samui can be found for R13 807. You can find car hire deals to be on average R460 a day.

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