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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R441

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 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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Thailand car hires in 2025

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 16 December 2025.

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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 16 December 2025.
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There are currently 464 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 R441 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R441+

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Compact

Compact

R473+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R731+

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SUV

SUV

R3 443+

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People carrier

People carrier

R719+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R862+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 365+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R790+

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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:

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

GWM Ora Good CatR441/day
2
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A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 12/15/25
Renault SanderoR473/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 12/14/25
Volkswagen PoloR522/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 12/16/25

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 R1 016. Data was last updated on 16 December 2025.
GWM Ora Good CatR441/day
2
M
A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 12/15/25
Renault SanderoR473/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 12/14/25
Volkswagen PoloR522/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 12/16/25

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 R412, which is about 1 459% 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 R286,73/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R343,23/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 R342/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R599/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

R548

February

R521

March

R404

April

R432

May

R376

June

R378

July

R426

August

R424

September

R342

October

R420

November

R462

December

R599

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.

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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 16 December 2025.

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

8,5
Very Good
12 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,5

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 16 December 2025.

  • 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 R367/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is COMPACT, which starts as low as R287/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 16 December 2025.
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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 (R31+).

Electric

Electric

R41+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R46+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R31+

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