Thailand

Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R313

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Thailand with a pick-up date of 3/5 and drop-off date of 10/5. 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.
Phuket City, Thailand
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Phuket City, Thailand
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R440

Cheapest price per day

R313

Thailand car hire prices in popular cities

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 206 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

R309 - R367

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 27 April 2024.

January

R529

February

R548

March

R491

April

R510

May

R472

June

R491

July

R510

August

R529

September

R434

October

R453

November

R472

December

R567

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 27 April 2024.

There are currently 395 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 29 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R313 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

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R353 - R728

All Car Types

R443 - R1 050

To hire a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R494/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Thailand (~R353/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R728/day). In fact, October is about 29% 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 35% 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 R939/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Thailand (~R575/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 344/day). In fact, September is about 39% 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 is 20% 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 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 R827/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Thailand (~R820/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 624/day). In fact, June is about 1% 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 9% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R1 350/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Thailand (~R549/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 696/day). In fact, September is about 60% 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 44% 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 van in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R788/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Thailand (~R681/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 605/day). In fact, May is about 14% 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 is 4% 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.

Chevrolet SparkR313/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Volkswagen Polo VivoR314/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Volkswagen PoloR337/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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

Drive Car Rental

34 locations

THAIRENTACAR

33 locations

Avis

29 locations

Sunnycars

26 locations

Budget

22 locations

Sixt

22 locations

Hertz

21 locations

Thrifty

19 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 R537. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Thailand, including locations near Phuket City, Bangkok and Khon Kaen. 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.
Chevrolet SparkR313/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Volkswagen Polo VivoR314/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR320/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 April 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 (8,4 rating) and Budget (8,4 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 Drive Car Rental, and with prices around R520/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R293/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 R389/day (16% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Phuket City for just R336/day.

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

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

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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 R462 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Chevrolet SparkR313/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Renault KwidR317/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR344/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

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 R841 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 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 Khon Kaen. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Suzuki ErtigaR684/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR690/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR744/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

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 April 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 (R18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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