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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R388

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 Thailand with a pick-up date of 9/3 and drop-off date of 16/3. 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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Thailand car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R500

Cheapest price per day

R388

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 19 December 2024.

January

R507

February

R525

March

R471

April

R471

May

R398

June

R416

July

R452

August

R434

September

R362

October

R398

November

R434

December

R561

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 hire in Thailand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

There are currently 440 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 33 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R388 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 243+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Thailand

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 19 December 2024.

Small cars

R317 - R537

All Car Types

R362 - R925

To hire a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R391/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Thailand (~R317/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R537/day). In fact, June 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, renting a small car saves you 39% 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 R488/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Thailand (~R487/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 206/day). In fact, May is about 1% 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, renting a medium car saves you 23% 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 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 R772/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Thailand (~R673/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 684/day). In fact, August is about 13% 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, renting a large car is 19% 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 SUV in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R1 163/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Thailand (~R646/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 501/day). In fact, June is about 45% 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, renting a SUV is 46% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R517/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Thailand (~R448/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R1 240/day). In fact, May is about 14% 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, renting a van saves you 19% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR388/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR452/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR465/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Thailand

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 19 December 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Thailand, including those serving the Phuket City, Bangkok and Koh Samui area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Drive Car Rental

37 locations

THAIRENTACAR

34 locations

Avis

29 locations

Sunnycars

28 locations

Budget

23 locations

Sixt

22 locations

Chic Car Rent

21 locations

Hertz

21 locations

Best Thailand car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Thailand with an average daily rate of R765. Data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Thailand, including locations near Phuket City, Bangkok and Koh Samui. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Toyota Corolla QuestR388/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR452/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR465/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 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 (8,5 rating) and Thrifty (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Thailand.

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

    When hiring a car in Thailand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Sixt, and with prices around R450/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is MINI, which starts as low as R343/day.

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

    When visiting Thailand, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Phuket City where rental cars typically will cost around R502/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Phuket City for just R352/day.

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

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Thailand.

Small car hires in Thailand

Find small car hire 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 R542 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Suzuki SwiftR401/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki SwiftR530/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki SwiftR581/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Van hires in Thailand

Find people carrier hire deals in Thailand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Thailand cost an average of R1 196 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Thailand, including pickup near Phuket City, Bangkok and Koh Samui. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Toyota AvanzaR1 156/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 237/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in Thailand

Browse car hires by fuel type in Thailand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Thailand. Deals were last updated on 19 December 2024.

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 (R21+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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