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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R278

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 30/6 and drop-off date of 17/7. 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 27 May 2026.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R450

Cheapest price per day

R278
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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 27 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 R278 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R278+

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Compact

Compact

R303+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R818+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R753+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 149+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 405+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 261+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R369+

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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 R840. Data was last updated on 27 May 2026.
GWM Ora Good CatR278/day
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A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 05/26/26
Renault SanderoR303/day
4
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A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 05/25/26
Citroen C3R303/day
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A/C
Citroen C3
Found 05/25/26

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 R409, which is about 1 382% 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 R331/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R590/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

R537

February

R565

March

R439

April

R468

May

R381

June

R386

July

R426

August

R416

September

R331

October

R413

November

R450

December

R590

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 27 May 2026.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Thailand, start with Krabi, where rates average R290/day. You can also find good prices in Chiang Mai (R298/day), Phuket City (R323/day), and Bangkok (R328/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 27 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

8mile

7 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

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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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 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 329/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from LuvDrive TH is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 329/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 R290/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 27 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 (R19+).

Electric

Electric

R27+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R24+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R19+

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