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Thailand car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R503

Cheapest price per day

R615

Popular car types in Thailand

There are currently 520 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 51 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R615 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 232+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Thailand

Suzuki Swift DzireR615/day
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Toyota Corolla CrossR765/day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Nissan AlmeraR809/day
Nissan Almera

Cheapflights insights for Thailand car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Thailand?

To get the best deal on car hire in Thailand, book about 47 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R424, which is about 1 403% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Thailand?

Looking to hire a car in Thailand? THAIRENTACAR had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R17,46/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R18,98/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Thailand?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Thailand is September, when you can expect to pay R350/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R597/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

R535

February

R569

March

R432

April

R463

May

R392

June

R413

July

R445

August

R433

September

R350

October

R404

November

R442

December

R597

What car do most people hire in Thailand?

Compact cars (Nissan Almera, for example) are the most popular in Thailand. Economy (Honda City) and Mini (Toyota Yaris) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Thailand.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Avis has 29 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Chic Car Rent has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 34.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Thailand?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Thailand, start with Krabi, where rates average R287/day. You can also find good prices in Bangkok (R346/day), Phuket City (R353/day), and Chiang Rai (R422/day).

Top rental agencies in Thailand

Hertz

8,5
Very Good
13 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,7

Budget

8,4
Very Good
27 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,3

Chic Car Rent

7,5
Good
7 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,0

Alamo

7,0
Good
1 review9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Avis

5,8
Fair
8 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

5,7

Diamond Car Rental Service

1 location

National

15 locations

Cat Car Rent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand?

    When hiring a car in Thailand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Hertz, and with prices around R437/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R437/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Thailand?

    When visiting Thailand, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Krabi where rental cars typically will cost around R287/day (39% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Krabi for just R252/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Thailand?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Thailand.

Car hires by fuel type in Thailand

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R53+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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