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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 15 February 2026.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R457

Cheapest price per day

R334
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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 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R382, which is about 1 330% 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 R235,40/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R319,49/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 R325/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R579/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

R526

February

R523

March

R386

April

R411

May

R356

June

R356

July

R408

August

R402

September

R325

October

R398

November

R437

December

R579

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 15 February 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 15 February 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

8,3
Very Good
12 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,2

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

THAIRENTACAR

7,8
Good
5 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

8,3

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 February 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 R323/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is COMPACT, which starts as low as R235/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 Bangkok where rental cars typically will cost around R355/day (17% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Phuket City for just R321/day.

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

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

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