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Thailand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

HK$272

Cheapest price per day

HK$145
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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 518 hire locations out of 51 hire agencies. Prices for a Thailand small car hire start from HK$145/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$145+

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Compact

Compact

HK$171+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$239+

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Standard

Standard

HK$375+

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People carrier

People carrier

HK$236+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$349+

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Mini

Mini

HK$145+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$255+

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Best car rental deals found in Thailand

Mazda Mazda2HK$145/day
Mazda Mazda2
Found 11/02/26
Mazda Mazda2HK$171/day
Mazda Mazda2
Found 11/03/26
Hyundai i20HK$172/day
Hyundai i20
Found 11/03/26

Cheapflights insights for Thailand car rentals

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 rental car in Thailand 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$204/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 652% 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 HK$18.04/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as HK$18.63/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Thailand?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Thailand is September, when you can expect to pay HK$172/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (HK$271/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

HK$257

February

HK$264

March

HK$199

April

HK$213

May

HK$182

June

HK$183

July

HK$215

August

HK$211

September

HK$172

October

HK$192

November

HK$197

December

HK$271

What car do most people rent in Thailand?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Thailand. SUV (Class Intermediate SUV) and Passenger van (Class Standard Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Thailand.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Avis has 30 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 rental prices for popular cities in Thailand?

Among the most popular cities in Thailand, Ko Samui offers the lowest average rental price at just HK$129/day. Other affordable options include Hat Yai (HK$140/day), Chiang Mai (HK$143/day), and Phuket City (HK$146/day).

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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

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

Chic Car Rent

7.4
Good
7 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.3
Good
2 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Avis

5.8
Fair
8 reviews•30 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 rental 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 HK$108/day about 338% 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 HK$123/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Ko Samui. On average, Hat Yai has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$152/day), which is 37% below average price for cities in Thailand.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Thailand?

    Cars in Thailand are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Thailand

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$17+).

Electric

Electric

HK$20+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$25+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$17+

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