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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R452

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 20/1 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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 2024

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 10 December 2024.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R484

Cheapest price per day

R452

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Thailand?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Thailand and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 10 December 2024.

January

R500

February

R518

March

R464

April

R464

May

R393

June

R411

July

R446

August

R428

September

R357

October

R393

November

R428

December

R536

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Thailand is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 10 December 2024.

There are currently 439 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 33 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R452 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 054+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Thailand

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Thailand to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 December 2024.

Small cars

R320 - R514

All Car Types

R341 - R914

To hire a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R386/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Thailand (~R320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R514/day). In fact, June is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, renting a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R482/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Thailand (~R480/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 190/day). In fact, May is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, renting a medium car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R760/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Thailand (~R664/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 661/day). In fact, August is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, renting a large car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R1 146/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Thailand (~R698/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 440/day). In fact, June is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, renting a SUV is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R528/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Thailand (~R442/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R1 223/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, renting a van saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Thailand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR452/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Volkswagen Polo VivoR464/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR468/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 10 December 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Thailand, including those serving the Phuket City, Bangkok and Koh Samui area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Drive Car Rental

37 locations

THAIRENTACAR

34 locations

Avis

29 locations

Sunnycars

27 locations

Budget

23 locations

Sixt

22 locations

Chic Car Rent

21 locations

Hertz

21 locations

Best Thailand car hire deals found

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 R984. Data was last updated on 10 December 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Thailand, including locations near Phuket City, Bangkok and Koh Samui. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR452/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Volkswagen Polo VivoR464/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR468/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Thailand?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (9,1 rating), Yesaway (8,5 rating) and Thrifty (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Thailand.

  • 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 ASAP Car Rentals, and with prices around R475/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from ASAP Car Rentals is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R431/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 Phuket City where rental cars typically will cost around R482/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Phuket City for just R397/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Thailand?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Thailand.

Small car hires in Thailand

Find small car hire deals in Thailand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Thailand cost an average of R653 per day. Price data was last updated on 10 December 2024.
Suzuki SwiftR475/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia PicantoR535/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki SwiftR598/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Van hires in Thailand

Find people carrier hire deals in Thailand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Thailand cost an average of R1 544 per day. Price data was last updated on 10 December 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Thailand, including pickup near Phuket City, Bangkok and Koh Samui. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Toyota AvanzaR950/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 323/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR1 348/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

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 10 December 2024.

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 (R24+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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