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Cheap Car Rentals in Thailand from ฿469

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 5/9 and drop-off date of 12/9. 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 rentals in 2025

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 31 August 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

฿840

Cheapest price per day

฿469

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 31 August 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Thailand this past week from 454 hire locations out of 39 hire agencies. Prices for a Thailand small car hire start from ฿469/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

฿469+

Compact

Compact

฿495+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿598+

Standard

Standard

฿1,196+

Minivan

Minivan

฿851+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,159+

Mini

Mini

฿499+

Premium

Premium

฿1,010+

Compare car rental deals in Thailand by type

Here are the best Thailand small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda City฿469/day
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A/C
Honda City
Suzuki Celerio฿470/day
2
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Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Swift฿504/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Swift

Best car rental deals found in Thailand

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 ฿822. Data was last updated on 31 August 2025.
Honda City฿469/day
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Honda City
Suzuki Celerio฿470/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Swift฿493/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Swift

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Thailand, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿794/day – about 2,912% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Thailand?

Looking to hire a car in Thailand? Drive Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ฿399.56/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ฿421.47/day.

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

At Thailand, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just ฿668. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,121 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Thailand, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just ฿668. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,121 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,019

February

฿965

March

฿790

April

฿829

May

฿720

June

฿723

July

฿871

August

฿829

September

฿668

October

฿800

November

฿843

December

฿1,121

What car do most people hire in Thailand?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Thailand are the following: Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar), Standard cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Drive Car Rental has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. THAIRENTACAR has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 34.

What are the car rental 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 172 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 August 2025.

Among the most popular cities in Thailand, Phuket City offers the lowest average rental price at just ฿481/day. Other affordable options include Hat Yai (฿556/day), Chiang Mai (฿589/day), and Krabi (฿618/day).

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 31 August 2025.

Europcar

7.1
Good
30 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Hertz

8.3
Very Good
12 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.5

Sixt

8.2
Very Good
11 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

Budget

7.8
Good
24 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

keddy by Europcar

7.8
Good
8 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.4

Drive Car Rental

7.7
Good
4 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

Thrifty

7.7
Good
4 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Chic Car Rent

7.5
Good
7 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 August 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand?

    With an average price of ฿671/day, Hertz is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand, booking 111% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At ฿458/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Rayong. On average, Khon Kaen has the cheapest daily rental car price (฿686/day), which is 22% 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

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Thailand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Thailand. Deals were last updated on 31 August 2025.

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 (฿15+).

Electric

Electric

฿32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿15+

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