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Cheap Car Rentals in Thailand from HK$130

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 26-5 and drop-off date of 2-6. 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
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Bangkok, Thailand
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Thailand car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

HK$241

Cheapest price per day

HK$130

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

Discover the price range for renting 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 26 April 2024.

Price

HK$141 - HK$178

Out of all the popular cities in Thailand, Phuket City is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$141/day. Renting a car in Phuket City is 21% cheaper than renting one in Chiang Mai where the per day rate is around HK$178. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Thailand to get a rental car in are: Chiang Rai (HK$143/day), Bangkok (HK$154/day), and Koh Samui (HK$171/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 HK$154/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 26 April 2024.

January

HK$227

February

HK$234

March

HK$203

April

HK$211

May

HK$195

June

HK$195

July

HK$219

August

HK$211

September

HK$187

October

HK$187

November

HK$203

December

HK$266

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 rent in Thailand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 26 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 HK$130/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$131+

Compact

Compact

HK$132+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$180+

Standard

Standard

HK$197+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$227+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$218+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$279+

Mini

Mini

HK$126+

Compare available car types for rental in Thailand

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 26 April 2024.

Small cars

HK$173 - HK$278

All Car Types

HK$327 - HK$423

To hire a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of HK$212/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Thailand (~HK$173/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$278/day). In fact, October is about 19% 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 43% 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 HK$401/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Thailand (~HK$336/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$460/day). In fact, September is about 17% 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 8% 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 HK$515/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Thailand (~HK$448/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$674/day). In fact, June is about 14% 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 28% 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 HK$439/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Thailand (~HK$386/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$542/day). In fact, May is about 13% 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 16% 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 van in Thailand, you would pay an average price of HK$477/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Thailand (~HK$334/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$557/day). In fact, March is about 30% 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 22% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Thailand, you would pay an average price of HK$162/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Thailand (~HK$214/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$410/day). In fact, September is about 32% 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 57% 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.

Mini CountrymanHK$130/day
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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Thailand, including those serving the greater Bangkok, Phuket City and Patong area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

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 rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Thailand with an average daily rate of HK$204. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Thailand region, including options close to Bangkok, Phuket City and Patong. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Mini CountrymanHK$130/day
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Mini CountrymanHK$130/day
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Hyundai i20HK$132/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 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 HK$121/day about 135% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

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

    At HK$141/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Chiang Rai. On average, Chiang Rai has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$143/day), which is 39% 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.

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Small car rentals in Thailand

Find small car rental deals in Thailand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Thailand cost an average of HK$145 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
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Mini CountrymanHK$130/day
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Mini CountrymanHK$130/day
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Car rentals by fuel type in Thailand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Thailand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Thailand. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2024.

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$18+).

Electric

Electric

HK$29+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$27+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$18+

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