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Cheap Car Hire in Phuket City from R404

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 Phuket City with a pick-up date of 31/1 and drop-off date of 9/2. 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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Popular car types in Phuket City

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Phuket City and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 December 2025.
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There are currently 30 hire locations operating in Phuket City spread across 24 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Phuket City is small car at R404 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R404+

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Compact

Compact

R406+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R735+

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SUV

SUV

R3 454+

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People carrier

People carrier

R704+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R870+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R680+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R720+

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Compare car hire deals in Phuket City by type

Here are the best Phuket City small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Phuket City medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Phuket City SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen VentoR404/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Found 12/24/25
Hyundai AccentR406/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Found 12/24/25
Suzuki Swift DzireR524/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 12/23/25

Best car hire deals found in Phuket City

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Phuket City. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Phuket City with an average daily rate of R911. Data was last updated on 24 December 2025.
Volkswagen VentoR404/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Found 12/24/25
Hyundai AccentR406/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Found 12/24/25
Suzuki Swift DzireR524/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 12/23/25

Cheapflights insights for Phuket City car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Phuket City?

To get the best deal on car hire in Phuket City, book about 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R350, which is about 1 304% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Phuket City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Phuket City is Drive Car Rental (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review). 8mile (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Drive Car Rental
Drive Car Rental
9.0
8mile
8mile
8.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.7
Chic Car Rent
Chic Car Rent
6.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Phuket City?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Phuket City is June, when you can expect to pay R334/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Phuket City is December (R567/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

R534

February

R484

March

R384

April

R417

May

R350

June

R334

July

R401

August

R367

September

R334

October

R401

November

R417

December

R567

Which car hire company has the most locations in Phuket City?

Sunnycars has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Phuket City at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Phuket City

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Phuket City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Phuket City. Reviews were last updated on 24 December 2025.

Drive Car Rental

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

8mile

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Sixt

7,7
Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,7

Chic Car Rent

6,0
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Budget

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,0

Europcar

5,9
Fair
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

ASAP Car Rentals

5,0
Fair
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

8,0

Avis

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Phuket City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 December 2025.

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

    From Drive Car Rental you can hire a car in Phuket City from about R2 230 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Phuket City?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Phuket City it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in Phuket City for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Phuket City, you can expect the average price to be around R480. Usually a Economy hire in Phuket City is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for January, it will cost approximately R881 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Phuket City

Browse car hires by fuel type in Phuket City. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Phuket City. Deals were last updated on 24 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Phuket City. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R31+).

Electric

Electric

R41+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R42+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R31+

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