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Most popular cities to hire a car in Thailand

Compare car hire prices for the most popular cities in the country
Current price range
$39 - $48 per day
CHEAPEST CITY IN THAILAND Phuket City 7% cheaper Car hire in Phuket City is usually the cheapest in Thailand at $39 per day on average.
MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN THAILAND Hua Hin 15% more expensive Hua Hin usually has the highest-priced car hire rates in Thailand, with rentals averaging $48 per day.
MOST POPULAR CITY IN THAILAND Bangkok 85% more users visited More momondo users search for car hire in Bangkok than any other region in Thailand.

Car hire companies in Thailand

Below is a list of every nation-wide car hire agency, how many locations they have across the country, and what popular cities you can find them in
THAIRENTACAR
32 locations
Bangkok $20/day
Khon Kaen $56/day
Budget
22 locations
Phuket City $34/day
Bangkok $46/day
Sixt
20 locations
Bangkok $60/day
Phuket City $34/day
Thrifty
19 locations
Bangkok $23/day
Khon Kaen $18/day
Chic Car Rent
16 locations
Bangkok $33/day
Chiang Mai $47/day

Most popular car hire types

Below are the most popular car hire types in Thailand and the cheapest cities in which to rent them
Small
Small

Best value

Udon Thani

$28/day
Small

No. 1 most popular

Phuket City

$29/day
Small

No. 2 most popular

Surat Thani

$45/day
Small

No. 3 most popular

Phitsanulok

$30/day
Small

No. 4 most popular

Bangkok

$31/day
SUV
SUV

Best value

Phuket City

$50/day
SUV

No. 1 most popular

Bangkok

$71/day
Medium
Medium

Best value

Bangkok

$44/day
Medium

No. 1 most popular

Phuket City

$48/day
Medium

No. 2 most popular

Chiang Mai

$45/day
Large
Large

Best value

Phuket City

$57/day
Large

No. 1 most popular

Bangkok

$170/day

Hiring a car in Thailand

Before you book your car hire, here are a few tips and rules you should know about driving in Thailand

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Thailand?

THAIRENTACAR is the most affordable car hire agency in Thailand, with prices found for as low as $20 per day in some areas of the country. Comparatively, the average price to rent a car in Thailand is $32 per day.

What is the most popular car hire agency in Thailand?

National is currently the most popular car hire company in Thailand, with 16% of users selecting their services in the past month. National is also popular due to their 3 reviews and average customer satisfaction score of 8.4 out of 10. Keep in mind that your destination within Thailand might not have any National car rental locations, so you should always have a backup agency in mind.

What car hire company in Thailand has the most locations?

THAIRENTACAR is the car hire company in Thailand that currently has the most locations. With 32 car rental centres across the country, you should have no issue finding one of their locations at your destination. Consider visiting Bangkok, the most popular city in Thailand. THAIRENTACAR has a large presence here with over 6 locations - many of which can be found within the airport and city centre.

What side of the road do people in Thailand drive on?

Whether you hire or own a car in Thailand, you are required by law to drive on the left. Keep in mind that if you do not feel comfortable driving on this side of the road, you can always call a taxi or opt for a ride share.

How good are the roads in Thailand?

As of 2019, Thailand ranked 51 out of 137 countries for road quality. Thailand received a road quality score of 4.4, which is based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the best possible score.

What is the drink driving limit in Thailand?

0.05% is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Thailand. Both residents and visitors of Thailand can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Thailand has strict laws against individuals who drink-drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 20.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Thailand?

Travellers to Thailand usually opt to hire a Economy as their car of choice. This may be due to the weather during their stay, the activities they have planned, or their budget. In the past 30 days, 31% of our users rented a Economy for their trip to Thailand at an average cost of $20 per day.

How much does petrol cost in Thailand?

Petrol in Thailand costs $1.44 per litre as of last week. If you plan on hiring a car in Thailand, then set aside a budget for the cost of petrol based on how much driving you imagine doing. If you’re looking to hire a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of $0.46 per litre. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about petrol prices, which tend to be around $3.14 per litre as of last week.


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