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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R302

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 2/7 and drop-off date of 7/7. 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 26 May 2026.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R449

Cheapest price per day

R302
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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 26 May 2026.
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There are currently 494 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 47 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R302 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R302+

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Compact

Compact

R302+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R816+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R806+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R975+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R853+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 052+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 154+

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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 R974. Data was last updated on 26 May 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR302/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 05/25/26
Kia RioR302/day
2
4
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Kia Rio
Found 05/25/26
Toyota Corolla CrossR806/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross
Found 05/24/26

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 R408, which is about 1 378% 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 R13,49/day. True Leasing also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R16,24/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 R330/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R588/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

R536

February

R563

March

R438

April

R467

May

R380

June

R385

July

R425

August

R415

September

R330

October

R412

November

R449

December

R588

What car do most people hire in Thailand?

Compact cars (Toyota Corolla Cross, for example) are the most popular in Thailand. Economy (Nissan Almera) and SUV (Toyota Yaris Cross) 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. BKK CAR RENT has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 2.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Thailand?

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 92 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 May 2026.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Thailand, start with Krabi, where rates average R289/day. You can also find good prices in Chiang Mai (R297/day), Phuket City (R322/day), and Bangkok (R327/day).

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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 26 May 2026.

Yesaway

8,4
Very Good
4 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

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

Chic Car Rent

7,5
Good
7 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,0

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

BKK CAR RENT

2 locations
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Elephant

1 location
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Payless

5 locations
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8mile

7 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 May 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 LuvDrive TH, and with prices around R1 326/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from LuvDrive TH is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 326/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 R289/day (34% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Krabi for just R246/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 26 May 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 (R18+).

Electric

Electric

R69+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R25+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R18+

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