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Thailand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 115

Cheapest price per day

RM 59
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Popular car types in Thailand

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At RM 59/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Thailand in the past week. Out of 51 car hire agencies operating in Thailand, there are, in total, 517 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 61+

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Compact

Compact

RM 59+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 94+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 104+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 170+

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Mini

Mini

RM 64+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 295+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 102+

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Best car rental deals found in Thailand

Hyundai i20RM 59/day
Hyundai i20
Found 10/01/26
Honda JazzRM 61/day
Honda Jazz
Found 09/30/26
Proton SagaRM 64/day
Proton Saga
Found 10/01/26

Cheapflights insights for Thailand car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Thailand, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Thailand?

To get the best deal on car hire in Thailand, book about 6 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 110, which is about 290% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Thailand?

Looking to hire a car in Thailand? Enterprise Rent-A-Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 14.00/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 18.44/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Thailand?

Planning to hire a car in Thailand? September is the cheapest month, costing about RM 91 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 148. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 134

February

RM 148

March

RM 111

April

RM 114

May

RM 98

June

RM 100

July

RM 114

August

RM 113

September

RM 91

October

RM 103

November

RM 110

December

RM 145

What car do most people hire in Thailand?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Thailand are the following: Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Avis has 29 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Chic Car Rent has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 34.

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

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Thailand, start with Phuket City, where rates average RM 65/day. You can also find good prices in Krabi (RM 84/day), Hat Yai (RM 85/day), and Chiang Mai (RM 91/day).

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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
13 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.7

Budget

8.4
Very Good
27 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

Chic Car Rent

7.5
Good
7 reviews•34 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.3
Good
2 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Avis

5.8
Fair
8 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.7

Diamond Car Rental Service

1 location
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National

14 locations
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Cat Car Rent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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 Drive Car Rental, and with prices around RM 94/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Drive Car Rental is COMPACT, which starts as low as RM 52/day.

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

    At RM 74/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Phuket City. On average, Hua Hin has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 96/day), which is 21% 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Thailand

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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 15+).

Electric

Electric

RM 20+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 21+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 15+

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