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Thailand Car Rental Mini Guide

There's so much to see and do in Thailand the thought of restricting your visit due to choice of transport seems an odd one. Hiring a car in Thailand offers flexibility and the freedom to travel beyond the tour operator trail and make your own experiences. Backed by most of the major international car hire companies and supported by trusted local companies, hiring a car in Thailand is not only a good idea, but a great one.

Can foreigners drive in Thailand?

Of course, provided that you present your full domestic driving licence and other mandatory car rental requirements (passport / credit card) you are free to hire a car and drive legally in Thailand. Whilst not all rental agents request, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required in Thailand and we recommend only travelling with one. Thailand is a signatory of the 1949 IDP.
 

Most popular locations to hire a car in Thailand

Thailand Factfile

  • Thailand is officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand and used to be called Siam until it was changed in 1939
  • Thai boxing otherwise known as Muay Thai is the national sport in Thailand
  • Thailand is the world's largest exporter of rice and Thai people consume over 100kg of milled rice per person per year
  • The currency in Thailand is the Baht (THB)
  • Driving topless in Thailand is forbidden

Cheapest car hire in Thailand

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.15 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 190.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.15 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 190.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.15 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 190.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.15 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 190.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.15 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 190.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.15 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 190.11 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Mirage

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.53 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Mirage

7 Days rental at 192.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Mirage

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.53 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Mirage

7 Days rental at 192.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Mirage

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.53 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Mirage

7 Days rental at 192.77 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.25 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 183.78 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.25 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 183.78 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.25 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 183.78 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.25 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 183.78 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.25 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 183.78 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.25 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 183.78 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.25 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 183.78 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.68 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 193.79 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Vios

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.68 EUR/day
Toyota Vios

7 Days rental at 193.79 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.23 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 162.67 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.23 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 162.67 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.23 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 162.67 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.23 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 162.67 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.23 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 162.67 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.23 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 162.67 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.35 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 170.47 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.35 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 170.47 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.35 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 170.47 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Teana

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 49.62 EUR/day
Nissan Teana

7 Days rental at 347.35 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Teana

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 49.62 EUR/day
Nissan Teana

7 Days rental at 347.35 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Teana

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 49.62 EUR/day
Nissan Teana

7 Days rental at 347.35 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Fortuner

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.69 EUR/day
Toyota Fortuner

7 Days rental at 375.87 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Fortuner

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.69 EUR/day
Toyota Fortuner

7 Days rental at 375.87 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Fortuner

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.69 EUR/day
Toyota Fortuner

7 Days rental at 375.87 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Fortuner

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.69 EUR/day
Toyota Fortuner

7 Days rental at 375.87 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Fortuner

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 54.39 EUR/day
Toyota Fortuner

7 Days rental at 380.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Fortuner

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 54.39 EUR/day
Toyota Fortuner

7 Days rental at 380.76 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 33.28 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 233.02 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 33.28 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 233.02 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 33.28 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 233.02 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 33.28 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 233.02 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 33.28 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 233.02 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 38.18 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 267.27 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 38.18 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 267.27 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 38.18 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 267.27 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Altis

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 38.18 EUR/day
Toyota Altis

7 Days rental at 267.27 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

GWM Ora

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 50.62 EUR/day
GWM Ora

7 Days rental at 354.38 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

GWM Ora

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 50.62 EUR/day
GWM Ora

7 Days rental at 354.38 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

GWM Ora

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 50.62 EUR/day
GWM Ora

7 Days rental at 354.38 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

GWM Ora

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 56.56 EUR/day
GWM Ora

7 Days rental at 395.94 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Thailand

  • Drive on the LEFT-hand side of the road in Thailand, the steering wheel will be on the right side of the car
  • There are toll roads in Thailand, you can pay by card but we advise always carrying a small amount of cash
  • Speed limits are posted in KM/H with the maximum being 120km/h on the motorways
  • The average waiting time at the car rental desks in Thailand is just 14 mintues
  • 10 car hire companies compete for your business in Thailand, helping to keep prices low
 

Popular car hire destinations in Thailand

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Thailand

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    THB  47.22/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    20-50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    THB

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Thailand

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Budget
22
9.2/10
273
€ 33.86
€ 136.32
€ 162.14
€ 203.45
 Chic car rent
9
8.6/10
81
€ 27.53
€ 46.15
€ 42.56
€ 64.07
 Sixt
14
8.5/10
419
€ 31.45
€ 38.15
€ 42.04
€
 Asap rent a car
8
8.0/10
249
€
€ 26.25
€ 33.28
€
 Yesaway
4
7.6/10
58
€ 33.51
€ 37.08
€ 48.28
€
 Europcar
11
6.7/10
232
€ 27.53
€ 33.59
€ 38.18
€ 38.18

Car rental agent statistics in Thailand

  • 9.2/10
    Highest rated agent:
    BUDGET
  • 5.4/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    CARIFY
  • 1,413
    Total number of reviews in
    Thailand
  • 21
    Most Locations in Thailand:
    BUDGET
  • 27
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 15
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Thailand

ItemPercent
January€ 53
February€ 54
March€ 47
April€ 44
May€ 39
June€ 26
July€ 27
August€ 29
September€ 28
October€ 30
November€ 32
December€ 37
ItemPercent
January€ 32
February€ 29
March€ 28
April€ 27
May€ 25
June€ 23
July€ 23
August€ 25
September€ 23
October€ 25
November€ 26
December€ 32
ItemPercent
January€ 86
February€ 93
March€ 86
April€ 74
May€ 65
June€ 47
July€ 51
August€ 57
September€ 51
October€ 53
November€ 51
December€ 66
ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 62
March€ 54
April€ 53
May€ 50
June€ 37
July€ 42
August€ 45
September€ 42
October€ 44
November€ 43
December€ 48
ItemPercent
January€ 210
February
March€ 359
April€ 326
May€ 319
June
July
August
September€ 199
October€ 203
November€ 206
December€ 200
ItemPercent
January€ 38
February€ 37
March€ 33
April€ 25
May€ 23
June€ 22
July€ 22
August€ 24
September€ 21
October€ 24
November€ 24
December€ 29
ItemPercent
January€ 82
February€ 86
March€ 75
April€ 60
May€ 55
June€ 39
July€ 40
August€ 45
September€ 39
October€ 40
November€ 39
December€ 55
ItemPercent
January€ 68
February€ 53
March€ 50
April€ 54
May€ 45
June€ 31
July€ 42
August€ 43
September€ 41
October€ 43
November€ 44
December€ 51

Select category to see average car hire prices in Thailand
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Thailand

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 0.82

€ 1.29

May , 2022

€ 0.88

€ 1.38

Jun , 2022

€ 0.92

€ 1.43

Jul , 2022

€ 0.94

€ 1.41

Aug , 2022

€ 0.94

€ 1.25

Sep , 2022

€ 0.96

€ 1.20

Oct , 2022

€ 0.94

€ 1.13

Nov , 2022

€ 0.94

€ 1.20

Dec , 2022

€ 0.95

€ 1.16

Jan , 2023

€ 0.98

€ 1.18

Feb , 2023

€ 0.97

€ 1.21

Mar , 2023

€ 0.92

€ 1.21

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 0.92 1.21
Feb , 2023 0.97 1.21
Jan , 2023 0.98 1.18
Dec , 2022 0.95 1.16
Nov , 2022 0.94 1.20
Oct , 2022 0.94 1.13
Sep , 2022 0.96 1.20
Aug , 2022 0.94 1.25
Jul , 2022 0.94 1.41
Jun , 2022 0.92 1.43
May , 2022 0.88 1.38
Apr , 2022 0.82 1.29

Car rental price statistics in Thailand

  • € 162.61
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 362.48
    Highest daily price:
    Mercedes C Class
  • 422
    Total cars available
     
  • 62
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Fortuner
  • 51
    Location with most cars:
    Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • € 23.2 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    ASAP RENT A CAR - Don Mueang - Airport
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FAQs - How can we help?

There are always some points on which you are not sure when hiring a car, so we have done our best to answer the frequently asked questions. Just click this link and you will find the questions are sorted by category for easy navigation.

 

Useful links if renting a car in Thailand

Other Car Hire Locations in Thailand

We specialise in car rentals throughout Thailand to find you the best price and that's a promise...

Car Hire Bangkok
Bangkok
€16.3
 
 
Mini 5 4 2 from €16.5 per day
Compact 5 4 3 from €18.0 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €16.3 per day
Car Hire Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
€18.0
 
 
Economy 5 4 2 from €15.7 per day
Compact 5 4 3 from €18.0 per day
Mini 5 4 2 from €15.7 per day
Car Hire Krabi (Ao Nang)
Krabi (Ao Nang)
€18.0
 
 
Economy 5 4 2 from €15.7 per day
Compact 5 4 3 from €18.0 per day
Mini 5 4 2 from €15.7 per day
Car Hire Phuket
Phuket
€16.3
 
 
Mini 5 4 2 from €16.6 per day
Compact 5 4 3 from €18.0 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €16.3 per day