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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R510

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 Thailand with a pick-up date of 5/2 and drop-off date of 28/2. 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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Thailand car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 January 2026.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R348

Cheapest price per day

R510
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Popular car types in Thailand

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Thailand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 31 January 2026.
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There are currently 466 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 41 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R510 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R535+

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Compact

Compact

R510+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R791+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R898+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R531+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R830+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R859+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R997+

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

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

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

Volkswagen PoloR510/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 01/29/26
Kia RioR535/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 01/29/26

Best car hire deals found in Thailand

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Thailand with an average daily rate of R774. Data was last updated on 31 January 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR510/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 01/29/26
Kia RioR535/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 01/29/26
Nissan AlmeraR791/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 01/30/26

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 31 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R383, which is about 1 338% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Thailand?

Looking to hire a car in Thailand? Drive Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R235,90/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R320,17/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 R326/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R578/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

R530

February

R507

March

R389

April

R409

May

R357

June

R358

July

R409

August

R402

September

R326

October

R399

November

R437

December

R578

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Drive Car Rental has 40 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. THAIRENTACAR has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 34.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Thailand, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 186 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 January 2026.
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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 31 January 2026.

Europcar

6,8
Okay
33 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,8

Hertz

8,6
Very Good
13 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,7

Budget

8,4
Very Good
25 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,3

Sixt

8,2
Very Good
12 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,1

Thrifty

8,0
Very Good
4 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,7

keddy by Europcar

7,9
Good
8 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,2

Drive Car Rental

7,8
Good
4 reviews•40 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,8

THAIRENTACAR

7,6
Good
5 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 January 2026.

  • 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 Drive Car Rental, and with prices around R324/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is COMPACT, which starts as low as R236/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 Phuket City where rental cars typically will cost around R348/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Phuket City for just R236/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 car hires by fuel type in Thailand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Thailand. Deals were last updated on 31 January 2026.
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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 (R29+).

Electric

Electric

R114+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R59+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R29+

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