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Thailand car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R477

Cheapest price per day

R438
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Popular car types in Thailand

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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 R438 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R438+

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Compact

Compact

R459+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R539+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R706+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R852+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R624+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R667+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R758+

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Best car hire deals found in Thailand

Citroen C3 AircrossR438/day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 09/05/26
Renault SanderoR459/day
Renault Sandero
Found 09/05/26
Toyota RumionR539/day
Toyota Rumion
Found 09/06/26

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 47 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R412, which is about 1 351% 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 R16,72/day. THAIRENTACAR also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R17,09/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 R367/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R595/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

R528

February

R549

March

R420

April

R456

May

R390

June

R392

July

R438

August

R447

September

R367

October

R396

November

R440

December

R595

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 R283/day. You can also find good prices in Bangkok (R341/day), Phuket City (R353/day), and Chiang Rai (R455/day).

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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Hertz

8,5
Very Good
13 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,7

Budget

8,4
Very Good
27 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

Chic Car Rent

7,5
Good
7 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,0

Alamo

7,0
Good
1 review•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Avis

5,8
Fair
8 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

5,7

Diamond Car Rental Service

1 location
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National

15 locations
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Cat Car Rent

1 location
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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 Europcar, and with prices around R454/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is COMPACT, which starts as low as R453/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 R283/day (40% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Chiang Mai for just R278/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

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

Electric

R45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R34+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R51+

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