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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R326

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 14/11 and drop-off date of 22/11. 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 2025

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 21 August 2025.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R324

Cheapest price per day

R326
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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 21 August 2025.
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There are currently 454 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 39 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R326 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R346+

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Compact

Compact

R326+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R726+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 073+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R948+

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Mini

Mini

R714+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 029+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 602+

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Here are the best Thailand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki CiazR326/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 08/19/25
Hyundai i20R346/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 08/19/25
Toyota YarisR354/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/20/25

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 R930. Data was last updated on 21 August 2025.
Suzuki CiazR326/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 08/19/25
Hyundai i20R346/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 08/19/25
Toyota YarisR354/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/20/25

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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R417, which is about 1 512% 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 R291,35/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R297,71/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 R356/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (R613/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

R575

February

R541

March

R421

April

R448

May

R395

June

R392

July

R452

August

R426

September

R356

October

R420

November

R452

December

R613

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Drive Car Rental has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. THAIRENTACAR has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 34.

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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 21 August 2025.

Europcar

7,1
Good
30 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,2

Hertz

8,3
Very Good
12 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,5

Sixt

8,2
Very Good
11 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

Budget

7,8
Good
24 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,7

keddy by Europcar

7,8
Good
8 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,4

Drive Car Rental

7,7
Good
4 reviews•37 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,7

Thrifty

7,7
Good
4 reviews•19 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,4

Chic Car Rent

7,5
Good
7 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 August 2025.

  • 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 R344/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R308/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 Bangkok where rental cars typically will cost around R324/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Bangkok for just R291/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 21 August 2025.
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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

R32+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R32+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R19+

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