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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from $22
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 28/8 and drop-off date of 16/9. 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 22 August 2025.
Most popular company | Drive Car Rental |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $44 |
Cheapest price per day | $22 |
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 22 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Thailand this past week from 454 hire locations out of 39 hire agencies. Prices for a Thailand small car hire start from $22/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$22+
Compact
$24+
Intermediate
$33+
People mover
$36+
Full-size SUV
$51+
Mini
$25+
Passenger van
$41+
Pick-up truck
$44+
Compare car hire deals in Thailand by type
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:
Here are the best Thailand pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota Corolla$22/day
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Suzuki Baleno$23/day
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Best car hire deals found in Thailand
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Thailand with an average daily rate of $45. Data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Toyota Corolla$22/day
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Suzuki Baleno$23/day
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Toyota Corolla$23/day
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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?
Book your car hire in Thailand 42 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $41/day on average when booked 42 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Thailand?
Drive Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Thailand with deals as low as $19.79/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $20.29/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 $35/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December ($57/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
$53
February
$50
March
$40
April
$45
May
$38
June
$38
July
$42
August
$42
September
$35
October
$44
November
$45
December
$57
What car do most people hire in Thailand?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Thailand are the following: Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Minivan or similar).
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.
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 172 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in Thailand, Ko Samui is the cheapest city to hire a car ($24/day). Other popular cities in Thailand to get a cheap car hire are: Krabi ($25/day), Phuket City ($25/day), and Chiang Mai ($27/day).
Top hire 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 22 August 2025.
Europcar
30 reviews•14 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.1
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.2
Hertz
12 reviews•22 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.5
Sixt
11 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.1
Budget
24 reviews•22 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.7
keddy by Europcar
8 reviews•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.4
Drive Car Rental
4 reviews•37 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.7
Thrifty
4 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.4
Chic Car Rent
7 reviews•21 locations
Overview
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 22 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand?
The most popular car hire company at Thailand is Budget. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $20/day about 316% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Thailand?
At $22/day, the cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Krabi. On average, Krabi has the cheapest daily rental car price ($25/day), which is 43% below average price for cities in Thailand.
What side of the road do you drive on in Thailand?
In Thailand, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.
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 22 August 2025.
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 ($14+).
Electric
$25+
Hybrid
$21+
Petrol/Diesel
$14+