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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 4 June 2026.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

R27,06

Average price per day

R502

Cheapest price per day

R317
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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 R293, which is about 1 006% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ko Samui?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ko Samui with deals as low as R16,26/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R16,74/day.

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
Sixt
Sixt
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ko Samui is September, when you can expect to pay R326/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ko Samui is February (R587/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

R505

February

R587

March

R424

April

R456

May

R391

June

R342

July

R424

August

R424

September

R326

October

R359

November

R375

December

R570

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), SUV cars (Class Oversize SUV or similar), and Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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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 4 June 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

Sixt

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Budget

8,2
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,7

Thrifty

1 location
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THAIRENTACAR

1 location
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,1

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

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 4 June 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R502/day when booking a car hire in Ko Samui. The absolute best deal a user found was for R317/day from Sixt, booked on Jun. 1.

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

    Sixt is one of the top picks in Ko Samui. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 516 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 R15 068. You can find car hire deals to be on average R502 a day.

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