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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R317

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Thailand car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R495

Cheapest price per day

R317
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Popular car types in Thailand

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There are currently 518 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 R317 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R317+

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Compact

Compact

R381+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R527+

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Standard

Standard

R493+

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People carrier

People carrier

R686+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R784+

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Mini

Mini

R329+

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Premium

Premium

R1 720+

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Best car hire deals found in Thailand

GWM Ora Good CatR317/day
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 11/07/26
Hyundai AtosR329/day
Hyundai Atos
Found 11/08/26
GWM Ora Good CatR341/day
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 11/07/26

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 13 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R444, which is about 1 461% 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 R18,88/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R19,11/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 R374/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R615/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

R541

February

R564

March

R436

April

R472

May

R404

June

R406

July

R455

August

R465

September

R374

October

R436

November

R444

December

R615

What car do most people hire in Thailand?

Compact cars (Toyota Corolla Cross, for example) are the most popular in Thailand. Economy (Toyota Yaris) 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 30 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 Bangkok, where rates average R282/day. You can also find good prices in Phuket City (R365/day), Chiang Mai (R473/day), and Krabi (R475/day).

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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Budget

8,5
Very Good
26 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,4

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

Chic Car Rent

7,4
Good
7 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,0

Alamo

7,3
Good
2 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

Avis

5,8
Fair
8 reviews•30 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

14 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 R384/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R315/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 Chiang Mai where rental cars typically will cost around R473/day (28% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Chiang Mai for just R288/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 Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R26+).

Electric

Electric

R34+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R34+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R26+

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