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Cheap Car Hire in Asia from R324

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Asia with a pick-up date of 20/5 and drop-off date of 30/5. 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.
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Asia car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Asia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 March 2025.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R604

Cheapest price per day

R324

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Asia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 March 2025.

Price

R343 - R1 177

Out of all the popular cities in Asia, Phuket City is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R343/day. Hiring a car in Phuket City is 71% cheaper than hiring one in Tokyo where the per day rate is around R1 177. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Asia to get a car hire in are: Bangkok (R448/day), Denpasar (R817/day), and Tokyo (R1 177/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in Phuket City should expect to spend around R343/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in Asia is Phuket City.

Popular car types in Asia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Asia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 315+

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for rental in Asia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Asia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 March 2025.

Small cars

R311 - R553

All Car Types

R391 - R987

To hire a small car in Asia, you would pay an average price of R414/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Asia (~R311/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R553/day). In fact, June is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Asia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Asia, renting a small car saves you 37% 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 Asia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Asia, you would pay an average price of R580/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Asia (~R488/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 208/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Asia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Asia, renting a medium car saves you 11% 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 Asia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Asia, you would pay an average price of R771/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Asia (~R674/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 663/day). In fact, August is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Asia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Asia, renting a large car 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. Here are the best Asia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Asia, you would pay an average price of R1 151/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Asia (~R647/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 508/day). In fact, June is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Asia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Asia, renting a SUV is 44% 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 Asia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Asia, you would pay an average price of R699/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Asia (~R449/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R1 242/day). In fact, May is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Asia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Asia, renting a van is 7% 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 Asia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Renault KwidR324/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Volkswagen PoloR348/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

Best Asia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Asia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Renault KwidR324/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Toyota Corolla QuestR332/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Hyundai i20R348/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Asia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Asia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R343/day when booking a car hire in Asia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R306/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on Mar. 16.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Asia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Asia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (R324/day), keddy by Europcar (R348/day), and Hertz (R488/day).

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

    Drive Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Asia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R2 239 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Asia for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 26% in Asia - we recommend booking at least 81days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Asia?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Asia it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Asia for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Drive Car Rental can potentially be 6% below the average car hire price in Asia. Check prices and availability for Drive Car Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Asia is on average R9 597 a month or R320 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Asia car hire.

Small car hires in Asia

Find small car hire deals in Asia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Asia cost an average of R561 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Renault KwidR324/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Kia PicantoR325/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Renault KwidR325/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Van hires in Asia

Find people carrier hire deals in Asia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Asia cost an average of R1 083 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Suzuki ErtigaR875/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR880/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR940/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

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