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Cheap Car Hire in Ko Samui from R280

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Ko Samui with a pick-up date of 9/6 and drop-off date of 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 20 May 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVECARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

R27,16

Average price per day

R464

Cheapest price per day

R280
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Popular car types in Ko Samui

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ko Samui and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 May 2026.
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In Ko Samui, there are 29 active hire locations from 22 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Ko Samui in the past week - currently priced from R280/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R280+

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Compact

Compact

R372+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R586+

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Best car hire deals found in Ko Samui

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Ko Samui. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ko Samui with an average daily rate of R437. Data was last updated on 20 May 2026.
Ford KaR280/day
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Ford Ka
Found 05/19/26
Volkswagen PoloR372/day
4
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Volkswagen Polo
Found 05/19/26
Hyundai VenueR512/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Venue
Found 05/19/26

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 R283, which is about 981% 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
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
9.2
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 R317/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ko Samui is February (R600/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

R517

February

R600

March

R433

April

R467

May

R367

June

R333

July

R433

August

R433

September

R317

October

R367

November

R383

December

R583

What car do most people hire in Ko Samui?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ko Samui are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car 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 20 May 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

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

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

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 20 May 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R464/day when booking a car hire in Ko Samui. The absolute best deal a user found was for R280/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on May 18.

  • 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 185 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 651. You can find car hire deals to be on average R455 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Ko Samui

Browse car hires by fuel type in Ko Samui. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Ko Samui. Deals were last updated on 20 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ko Samui. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R21+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R21+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R43+

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