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Ko Samui car hires in 2026

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

R22,42

Average price per day

R501

Cheapest price per day

R471
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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 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R374, which is about 1 265% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ko Samui?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Ko Samui with deals as low as R14,13/day found in the past two weeks. Thai Esquire is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R14,46/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 R325/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ko Samui is February (R585/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

R520

February

R585

March

R422

April

R455

May

R390

June

R390

July

R487

August

R455

September

R325

October

R357

November

R374

December

R568

What car do most people hire in Ko Samui?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ko Samui are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), Economy cars (Honda City or similar), and Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Ko Samui

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

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

8,2

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

Car hire FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R501/day when booking a car hire in Ko Samui. The absolute best deal a user found was for R471/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 15.

  • 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 504 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 016. You can find car hire deals to be on average R501 a day.

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