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Thailand car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$45

Cheapest price per day

$19
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Popular car types in Thailand

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Thailand this past week from 517 hire locations out of 51 hire agencies. Prices for a Thailand small car hire start from $19/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$20+

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Compact

Compact

$19+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$29+

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Standard

Standard

$44+

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SUV

SUV

$40+

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People mover

People mover

$35+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$57+

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Mini

Mini

$22+

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Best car hire deals found in Thailand

Seat Cupra Born$19/day
Seat Cupra Born
Found 09/23/26
Toyota Yaris Cross$19/day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Found 09/23/26
Suzuki Swift$20/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/23/26

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 47 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $39/day on average when booked 47 days ahead, which saves you 35% off the average price.

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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 $13.60/day found in the past two weeks. IX Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $17.84/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 $32/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December ($53/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

$48

February

$51

March

$39

April

$41

May

$35

June

$36

July

$39

August

$41

September

$32

October

$36

November

$40

December

$53

What car do most people hire in Thailand?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Thailand are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Avis has 29 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Chic Car Rent has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 34.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Thailand?

Out of all the popular cities in Thailand, Bangkok is the cheapest city to hire a car ($21/day). Other popular cities in Thailand to get a cheap car hire are: Sakon Nakhon ($22/day), Chiang Mai ($24/day), and Hua Hin ($24/day).

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Top hire agencies in Thailand

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
13 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.7

Budget

8.4
Very Good
27 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

Chic Car Rent

7.5
Good
7 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.0
Good
1 review•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

5.8
Fair
8 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.7

Diamond Car Rental Service

1 location
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National

14 locations
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Cat Car Rent

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand?

    The most popular car hire company at Thailand is Drive Car Rental. With prices on COMPACT starting at $16/day about 794% more people book with Drive Car Rental 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 Patong. On average, Rayong has the cheapest daily rental car price ($29/day), which is 42% 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

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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 ($14+).

Electric

Electric

$18+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$22+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$14+

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