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Car rental in Thailand

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  • 10rental companies
  • 29pick-up points
  • from $19 per day
  • 9.1 top rated · Drive Car Rental

Half of the offers here cost under $52 a day, and one in ten under $27. The companies with the most offices here are Drive Car Rental, Hertz and Sixt. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 9
  • Free cancellation: 10 of 10
  • Drive Car Rental
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Europcar
  • Asap Rent A Car
  • Alamo
  • +4

Where to rent a car in Thailand

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Bangkok

Samut Prakan

Nonthaburi

Changwat Udon Thani

Chon Buri

Chiang Mai

Lampang

Khon Kaen

All 27 airports in Thailand All 49 cities in Thailand

Rental prices in Thailand by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Toyota Yaris, Geely EX2, Mini Countryman 6 Don Mueang Airport $20 $33
Economy Nissan Almera, Honda City, Toyota Yaris Ativ 9 Don Mueang Airport $19 $36
Compact Toyota Vios, Honda City, Nissan Kicks E-Power 9 Don Mueang Airport $24 $42
Intermediate Toyota Altis, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Honda Civic 8 Don Mueang Airport $31 $45
Standard Toyota Altis, BMW 3 Series Hybrid, Peugeot 408 3 $24 $53
Full size Toyota Camry, Honda CR-V 5 Koh Samui Airport $39 $59
SUV Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Veloz, Toyota Corolla Cross 10 Don Mueang Airport $36 $66
Minivan Toyota Commuter, Hyundai H1, Toyota Ventury 4 Don Mueang Airport $50 $88
5-seat MPV BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 1 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport $81
7-seat minivan Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Xpander, Nissan Serena Hybrid 5 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport $34 $58
9-seat van Toyota Commuter, Hyundai Staria 4 $72 $153
Premium Tesla Model 3, BMW 5 Series, BMW 5 Series Hybrid 4 Don Mueang Airport $69 $116
Exotic BMW 7 Series 1 Bangkok Srinakarin Rd $721
Small or medium truck Nissan Navara King Cab, Nissan Double Cab 1 Don Mueang Airport $28 $45

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

Nissan Almera rental car in Thailand Europcar

Nissan Almera

or similar

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $19/day See prices
Toyota Yaris rental car in Thailand Europcar

Toyota Yaris

or similar

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $20/day See prices
Toyota Yaris Ativ rental car in Thailand Drive Car Rental

Toyota Yaris Ativ

or similar

Udon Thani Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $20/day See prices
Toyota Ativ rental car in Thailand National

Toyota Ativ

or similar

Don Mueang Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $20/day See prices
Honda City rental car in Thailand Chic Car Rent

Honda City

or similar

Chiang Mai Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $21/day See prices
Nissan Kicks E-Power rental car in Thailand Drive Car Rental

Nissan Kicks E-Power

or similar

U-Tapao Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $24/day See prices
Toyota Vios rental car in Thailand Hertz

Toyota Vios

or similar

Phitsanoulok Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $24/day See prices
Honda Civic Hybrid rental car in Thailand Drive Car Rental

Honda Civic Hybrid

or similar

Don Mueang Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $29/day See prices

Car rental companies in Thailand

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Thailand. 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

Rental conditions in Thailand

Based on 10 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Drivers under 25 pay $4–$7 a day extra (Chic Car Rent, Europcar and Yesaway).
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 10 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 10 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 10 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (8 suppliers), Same to same (2 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 96%, manual 4%.
Electric and hybrid Honda CR-V Hybrid, Geely EX5, Geely EX2 and Honda HR-V, from $49 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 10 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (10 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (10 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (10 suppliers). Deductible: $59–$1 393.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 7 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $10–$265.
Free additional driver Drive Car Rental, Sixt, Asap Rent A Car and Yesaway
Extras Infant seat (9 suppliers), Child seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (6 suppliers), GPS (4 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (4 suppliers), Pre-registration available (1 supplier)

Prices in Thailand in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. U-Tapao Airport $17
  2. Udon Thani Airport $20
  3. Don Mueang Airport $20
  4. Khao Lak $21
  5. Phuket Patong Holiday Inn $23
  6. Krabi Airport $24
  7. Phitsanoulok Airport $24
  8. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport $25
  9. Hat Yai Airport $26
  10. Ubon Ratchathani Airport $27

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Thailand

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Car rental in Thailand: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Thailand?
Half of the offers we have seen in Thailand cost under $52 a day, and one in ten under $27. The cheapest class is Economy, from $19 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Thailand?
Alamo is the cheapest for a small car, about $19 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Thailand?
Drive Car Rental, rated 9.1 out of 10 from 250+ reviews. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Thailand?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Thailand is 18. Drivers under 25 pay a young-driver fee of $4–$7 a day.

Can I rent a car in Thailand with a debit card?
None of our partners in Thailand accept a debit card. You need a credit card.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Thailand?
In Thailand you drive on the left. 96% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Thailand?
Drink-drive limit: 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.02% for new drivers. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Thailand?
The lowest prices we have seen are at U-Tapao Airport ($17), Udon Thani Airport ($20) and Don Mueang Airport ($20). Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Thailand?
1% of searches in Thailand are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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