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Thailand car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 40

Cheapest price per day

S$ 17
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Popular car types in Thailand

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There are, in total, 520 car hire locations in Thailand that are operated by 51 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 17/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Thailand hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 19+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 18+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 22+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 31+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 54+

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Mini

Mini

S$ 17+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 33+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 27+

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Best car rental deals found in Thailand

Honda FitS$ 17/day
Honda Fit
Found 09/05/26
Kia ForteS$ 18/day
Kia Forte
Found 09/07/26
Mitsubishi LancerS$ 19/day
Mitsubishi Lancer
Found 09/05/26

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?

Book your rental car in Thailand 36 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 34/day on average when booked 36 days ahead, which saves you 17% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Thailand?

Drive Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Thailand with deals as low as S$ 15.78/day found in the past two weeks. IX Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 17.72/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Thailand is September, when you can expect to pay S$ 28/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is February (S$ 47/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 43

February

S$ 47

March

S$ 35

April

S$ 35

May

S$ 30

June

S$ 31

July

S$ 35

August

S$ 36

September

S$ 28

October

S$ 31

November

S$ 34

December

S$ 45

What car do most people rent in Thailand?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Thailand are the following: Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Corolla 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 Udon Thani, where rates average S$ 22/day. You can also find good prices in Phuket City (S$ 22/day), Chiang Mai (S$ 23/day), and Hat Yai (S$ 24/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

8.7

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

7.0
Good
1 review•9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

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

15 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?

    With an average price of S$ 24/day, Drive Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand, booking 448% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At S$ 21/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Ubon Ratchathani. On average, Ubon Ratchathani has the cheapest daily rental car price (S$ 28/day), which is 35% below average price for cities in Thailand.

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

    In Thailand, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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 (S$ 15+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 22+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 21+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 15+

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