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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R259
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 19/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. 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 13 September 2025.
Most popular company | Drive Car Rental |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R369 |
Cheapest price per day | R259 |
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 13 September 2025.
There are currently 459 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 39 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R259 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R271+
Compact
R259+
Intermediate
R599+
SUV
R582+
People carrier
R452+
Full-size SUV
R741+
Passenger van
R741+
Luxury
R1 045+
Compare car hire deals in Thailand by type
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:
Hyundai AtosR259/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20R271/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10R332/day
4
M
A/C
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 R685. Data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Hyundai AtosR259/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20R271/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10R332/day
4
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A/C
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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R420, which is about 1 520% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 R270,96/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R284,68/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 R347/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R602/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
R559
February
R533
March
R412
April
R441
May
R388
June
R384
July
R443
August
R435
September
R347
October
R415
November
R443
December
R602
Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?
Drive Car Rental has 37 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 185 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
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 13 September 2025.
Europcar
30 reviews•14 locations
Hertz
12 reviews•22 locations
Budget
24 reviews•22 locations
Sixt
11 reviews•21 locations
Thrifty
4 reviews•19 locations
Drive Car Rental
4 reviews•37 locations
keddy by Europcar
8 reviews•16 locations
THAIRENTACAR
5 reviews•34 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 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 R308/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R271/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 R317/day (14% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Phuket City for just R286/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 13 September 2025.
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 (R22+).
Electric
R35+
Hybrid
R33+
Petrol/Diesel
R22+