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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 29 April 2026.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R485

Cheapest price per day

R238
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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 29 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

R266+

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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 31 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R402, which is about 1 366% 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? Yesaway had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R289,62/day. Drive Car Rental also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R362,77/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 R342/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

R550

February

R578

March

R447

April

R473

May

R377

June

R381

July

R426

August

R424

September

R342

October

R419

November

R463

December

R602

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Drive Car Rental has 41 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 36.

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 188 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2026.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Thailand, start with Krabi, where rates average R296/day. You can also find good prices in Chiang Mai (R304/day), Phuket City (R329/day), and Bangkok (R357/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 29 April 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

8,5
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

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,2

Sixt

8,2
Very Good
13 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

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

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

Drive Car Rental

7,8
Good
4 reviews•41 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,8

THAIRENTACAR

7,5
Good
5 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 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 R378/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is COMPACT, which starts as low as R363/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 R296/day (32% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Krabi for just R251/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 29 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Thailand. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R19+).

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Hybrid

R26+

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Petrol/Diesel

R19+

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