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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from R350

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 15/6 and drop-off date of 17/6. 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.
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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 16 May 2024.

Most popular company

Chic Car Rent

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R419

Cheapest price per day

R350

Thailand car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Thailand, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 207 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Price

R300 - R300

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 16 May 2024.

January

R510

February

R528

March

R473

April

R473

May

R437

June

R473

July

R492

August

R492

September

R419

October

R437

November

R455

December

R546

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 16 May 2024.

There are currently 396 hire locations operating in Thailand spread across 29 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand is small car at R350 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard 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 16 May 2024.

Small cars

R341 - R702

All Car Types

R397 - R950

To hire a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of R469/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Thailand (~R341/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R702/day). In fact, October is about 28% 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 35% 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 R900/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Thailand (~R580/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 259/day). In fact, September is about 36% 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 is 20% 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 R786/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Thailand (~R791/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 566/day). In fact, June is about 0% 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 9% 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 224/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Thailand (~R587/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 527/day). In fact, October is about 53% 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 41% 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 R660/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Thailand (~R657/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 548/day). In fact, May is about 1% 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 9% 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.

Volkswagen PoloR350/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR363/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen PoloR375/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 16 May 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Thailand, including those serving the Phuket City, Bangkok and Chiang Mai area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Drive Car Rental

35 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 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 R595. Data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Thailand, including locations near Phuket City, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. 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.
Volkswagen PoloR350/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR363/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen PoloR375/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 May 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?

    When hiring a car in Thailand, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Hertz, and with prices around R306/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is MINI, which starts as low as R265/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 R307/day (23% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Thailand was found in Phuket City for just R289/day.

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

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

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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 R572 per day. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Chevrolet SparkR387/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Renault KwidR401/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR412/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

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 125 per day. Price data was last updated on 16 May 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 Chiang Mai. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Suzuki ErtigaR755/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR1 307/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 312/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 16 May 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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