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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 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Thailand with a pick-up date of 10/5 and drop-off date of 7/6. 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.
Bangkok, Thailand
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Bangkok, 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

Compact

Average price per day

$42

Cheapest price per day

$22

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 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

$26 - $65

Out of all the popular cities in Thailand, Bangkok is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $26/day. Renting a car in Bangkok is 60% cheaper than renting one in Chiang Rai where the per day rate is around $65. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Thailand to get a rental car in are: Koh Samui ($27/day), Phuket City ($30/day), and Chiang Mai ($30/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Bangkok should expect to spend around $26/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Thailand is Bangkok.

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

$44

February

$45

March

$39

April

$41

May

$38

June

$38

July

$42

August

$41

September

$36

October

$36

November

$39

December

$52

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.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Thailand this past week from 395 hire locations out of 29 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

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for hire 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

$33 - $54

All Car Types

$53 - $79

To hire a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $40/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Thailand (~$33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$54/day). In fact, May is about 20% 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, hiring a small car saves you 36% 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 $64/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Thailand (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$77/day). In fact, September is about 14% 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, hiring a medium car is 2% 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 $104/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Thailand (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$127/day). In fact, September is about 36% 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, hiring a large car is 40% 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 $74/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Thailand (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$92/day). In fact, May is about 22% 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, hiring a SUV is 14% 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 $81/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Thailand (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$97/day). In fact, October is about 20% 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, hiring a van is 21% 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 pickup truck in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $43/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Thailand (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$96/day). In fact, August is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, hiring a pickup truck saves you 32% 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 pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of $111/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Thailand (~$148/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$262/day). In fact, August is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Thailand, hiring a luxury car is 43% 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.

Hyundai Accent$22/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent Hatch$22/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Picanto$23/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 27 April 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Thailand, including locations near Bangkok, Phuket City and Chiang Mai. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Thailand, including locations around Bangkok, Phuket City and Chiang Mai.

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 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 $41. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on hire cars in Thailand including options serving Bangkok, Phuket City and Chiang Mai. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the hire, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai Accent$22/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent Hatch$22/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Picanto$23/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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?

    The most popular car hire company at Thailand is Hertz. With prices on MINI starting at $20/day about 308% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Thailand?

    At $26/day, the cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Patong. On average, Patong has the cheapest daily rental car price ($26/day), which is 41% 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.

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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 ($16+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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