Chiang Mai

Cheap Car Hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Chiang Mai, Thailand car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 March 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVECARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

HK$10.41

Average price per day

HK$310

Cheapest price per day

HK$203

Cheapflights insights for Chiang Mai car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Chiang Mai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Chiang Mai?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Chiang Mai, book about 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$156, which is about 476% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai with deals as low as HK$138.13/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as HK$164.41/day.

What is the best car rental company in Chiang Mai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chiang Mai is THAIRENTACAR (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chiang Mai?

Planning to hire a car in Chiang Mai? May is the cheapest month, costing about HK$164 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$313. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$266

February

HK$266

March

HK$188

April

HK$196

May

HK$164

June

HK$180

July

HK$196

August

HK$188

September

HK$164

October

HK$196

November

HK$227

December

HK$313

What car do most people rent in Chiang Mai?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Chiang Mai are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Standard cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Economy cars (Honda City or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chiang Mai?

ASAP Car Rentals has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Chiang Mai at 2.

Top rental agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 7 March 2026.

THAIRENTACAR

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.3

Drive Car Rental

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.8

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Chic Car Rent

7.7
Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.5
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.5

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chiang Mai, Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 March 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chiang Mai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$310/day when booking a car hire in Chiang Mai. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$203/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on Feb. 28.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai for a week from Drive Car Rental?

    Drive Car Rental is one of the most popular car hire companies in Chiang Mai, offering car hire for around HK$1,162 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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