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Car Rental in Samui

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  • 7rental companies
  • 2pick-up points
  • from $23 per day
  • 9.2 top rated · Drive Car Rental

A rental car here costs $61 a day on average, about $431 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $72 a day. Hertz is the cheapest for a small car, about $24 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 5 · Meet and greet: 1
  • Free cancellation: 7 of 7
  • Drive Car Rental
  • Sixt
  • Alamo
  • Hertz
  • Asap Rent A Car
  • Europcar
  • +1

Where to pick up in Samui

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Koh Samui · 4 km City office 7 $32 14 min
Koh Samui Airport · 7 km Airport 7 $23 16 min

Car rental prices in Samui by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Toyota Yaris, Geely EX2 4 $23
Economy Honda City, Nissan Almera, Toyota Ativ 6 $28 $41
Compact Toyota Yaris, Honda City, Toyota Vios 6 $25 $45
Intermediate Toyota Altis, Honda Civic, Honda HR-V 5 $39 $52
Standard Toyota Altis, BMW 3 Series Hybrid 1 $46
Full size Toyota Camry 3 $27
SUV Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota Veloz 6 $49 $68
Minivan Hyundai H1, Toyota Commuter, Toyota Fortuner 2 $55 $109
7-seat minivan Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Veloz 3 $45 $55
Premium BMW 5 Series Hybrid, Tesla Model 3 1 $69
Small or medium truck Nissan Navara King Cab, Nissan Double Cab 1 $28

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Toyota Yaris rental car in Samui Hertz

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $23/day
Toyota Vios rental car in Samui Hertz

Toyota Vios

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $25/day
Honda City rental car in Samui Drive Car Rental

Honda City

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $25/day
Toyota Yaris Ativ rental car in Samui Drive Car Rental

Toyota Yaris Ativ

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $28/day
BYD Dolphin rental car in Samui Drive Car Rental

BYD Dolphin

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $32/day
Honda Civic Hybrid rental car in Samui Drive Car Rental

Honda Civic Hybrid

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day
Nissan Almera rental car in Samui Drive Car Rental

Nissan Almera

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $40/day
Geely EX2 rental car in Samui Drive Car Rental

Geely EX2

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day

Car rental companies in Samui

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Drive Car Rental

In the terminal 17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.2
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.1 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.3 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $252

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Drive Car Rental in Koh Samui
200m from Samui Airport Arrival Terminal Entrance. Moo 4, on Airport Road, Bophut, Koh Samui, 84320
+66847004388

Sixt

In the terminal 8 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $32/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $248

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat

Office

Sixt in Koh Samui
Bo Phut, Moo 4, Koh Samui 35/18, Surat Thani, 84320
+6627932300

Alamo

In the terminal 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $248

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo in Koh Samui
Desk In Arrival Hall 1st Flr, 99 Moo 4 Bo Phut Ko Samui, Ko Samui, 84320
0826685063

Hertz

Meet and greet 3 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.5
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $294

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Child seat

Office

Hertz in Koh Samui
35/19 Moo 4, Bo-Phud, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320
+66 3 082 9258

Asap Rent A Car

In the terminal 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $36/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $235

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Booster seat

Office

Asap Rent A Car in Koh Samui
Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, 84320
+6612733590

Europcar

31 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $41/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 490

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar in Koh Samui
Bo Put, Koh Samui, 84320
66 6 25908585

National

In the terminal 1 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $248

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National in Koh Samui
Desk In Arrival Hall 1st Flr, 99 Moo 4 Bo Phut Ko Samui, Ko Samui, 84320
0826685063

Rental conditions in Samui

Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Debit card Not accepted by any of the 7 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 7 of 7 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 7 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (5 suppliers), Same to same (2 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 94%, manual 6%.
Electric and hybrid Honda City, Nissan Kicks E-Power, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and Honda HR-V, from $48 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (7 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (7 suppliers). Deductible: $235–$1 490.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 3 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $94–$268.
Free additional driver Drive Car Rental, Sixt and Asap Rent A Car
Extras Child seat (5 suppliers), Booster seat (5 suppliers), Infant seat (5 suppliers), GPS (3 suppliers)
Special offers Free additional driver (3 suppliers), Special discount (1 supplier), Pre-registration available (1 supplier), Guaranteed new car (1 supplier)

Driving in Thailand: drive on the left · 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Samui: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at National to 31 min at Europcar.

For a small car, Asap Rent A Car is the cheapest at about $36 a day and is rated 8.4 out of 10. Drive Car Rental is rated 9.2 and costs about $42.

94% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 7 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Thailand, France and Israel. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Samui: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Samui?
Car rental in Samui starts from $23 per day, and the average price is $61 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $185 for a 3-day weekend and $431 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Samui?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Samui over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $72 per day
  • Economy: $42 per day
  • Compact: $46 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $57 per day
  • Van: $80 per day
  • Standard: $54 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Samui?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Samui over the last 12 months:
  • Sixt
  • Alamo, average price $50 per day
  • Asap Rent A Car
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Samui?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Samui are:
  • Drive Car Rental: rated 9.2/10 by 250+ customers, average price $60 per day
  • Sixt: rated 8.9/10 by 100+ customers
  • Alamo: rated 8.8/10 by 50+ customers, average price $50 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Samui?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Samui are:
  • Hertz: about $24 per day
  • Asap Rent A Car: about $36 per day
  • Sixt: about $39 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Samui?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Drive Car Rental, Sixt and Alamo
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Hertz
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Samui and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Samui, one-way rentals are offered by Drive Car Rental, Sixt and Europcar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Samui?
The minimum age to rent a car in Samui is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Samui with a debit card?
Rental companies in Samui typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Samui offer unlimited mileage?
7 rental companies in Samui include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Drive Car Rental, Sixt and Alamo. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Samui?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Samui are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Drive Car Rental, Sixt, Hertz, Asap Rent A Car and Europcar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Alamo and National.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Samui?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Samui include Sixt, Drive Car Rental and National. The cheapest is Drive Car Rental, from $32 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Samui?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Samui Drive Car Rental, Sixt and Asap Rent A Car include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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