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Cheap Car Hire in Thailand from RM 78

Bangkok, Thailand
26 Mar — 2 Apr
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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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 126

Cheapest price per day

RM 78

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 19 March 2024.

Price

RM 83 - RM 132

Out of all the popular cities in Thailand, Krabi is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 83/day. Renting a car in Krabi is 37% cheaper than renting one in Khon Kaen where the per day rate is around RM 132. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Thailand to get a rental car in are: Bangkok (RM 84/day), Chiang Mai (RM 102/day), and Phuket City (RM 107/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Phuket City should expect to spend around RM 107/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Thailand is Phuket City.

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 March 2024.

January

RM 136

February

RM 141

March

RM 136

April

RM 150

May

RM 117

June

RM 117

July

RM 131

August

RM 127

September

RM 113

October

RM 113

November

RM 122

December

RM 160

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 19 March 2024.

At RM 78/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Thailand in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Thailand, there are, in total, 395 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 78+

Compact

Compact

RM 78+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 120+

Standard

Standard

RM 136+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 153+

SUV

SUV

RM 246+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 132+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 193+

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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

RM 105 - RM 164

All Car Types

RM 170 - RM 235

To rent a small car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 128/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Thailand (~RM 105/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 164/day). In fact, September is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Thailand, renting a small car saves you 36% 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 rent a medium car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 233/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Thailand (~RM 185/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 273/day). In fact, September is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Thailand, renting a medium 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 Thailand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 313/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Thailand (~RM 248/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 459/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Thailand, renting a large car is 37% 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 rent a SUV in Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 269/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Thailand (~RM 222/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~RM 353/day). In fact, September is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Thailand, renting a SUV is 27% 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 rent a van in Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 275/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Thailand (~RM 232/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 325/day). In fact, January is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Thailand. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Thailand, renting a van is 29% 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:

Honda CivicRM 78/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic
Proton PersonaRM 78/day
2
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A/C
Proton Persona
Proton SagaRM 85/day
2
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A/C
Proton Saga

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 19 March 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Thailand region, including those located within the Phuket City, Bangkok and Hat Yai area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

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 RM 183. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Thailand, including options within the Phuket City, Bangkok and Hat Yai area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Honda CivicRM 78/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton PersonaRM 78/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton SagaRM 85/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 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), Sixt (8.5 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 National, and with prices around RM 94/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from National is ECONOMY, which starts as low as RM 70/day.

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

    At RM 77/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Pattaya. On average, Pattaya has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 82/day), which is 38% below average price for cities in Thailand.

  • 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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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 19 March 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 (RM 17+).

Electric

Electric

RM 27+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 28+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 17+

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