Mini Guide for Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai literally means “the new city”, even though it celebrated its 700th anniversary in 1996.
There is so much to see and do in Chiang Mai, a lot of it “something different” rather than just the usual historic places of interest on the tourist trail. The old city of Chiang Mai does have several historical temples well worth a visit, but it also has numerous workshops teaching Thai massage, dance, and cookery.
Why not hire a car in Chiang Mai and explore for yourself? You can fly into
Chiang Mai Airport and pick up your hire car there.
Cheapest car hire in Chiang Mai
Toyota Yaris
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 30.05 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 210.37 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 30.31 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 212.21 EUR from 20/03/2023
Mitsubishi Mirage
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 32.49 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 227.47 EUR from 20/03/2023
Honda Jazz
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 33.72 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 236.05 EUR from 20/03/2023
Honda City
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 33.72 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 236.08 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 33.73 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 236.12 EUR from 20/03/2023
Nissan Almera
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 33.73 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 236.12 EUR from 20/03/2023
Honda City
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 40.64 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 284.53 EUR from 20/03/2023
Nissan March
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 40.83 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 285.87 EUR from 20/03/2023
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Chiang Mai car hire special offers
We currently have 4 special offers for car rental in Chiang Mai including;
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15% off
This special price is inclusive of a 15% discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
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16% off
This special price is inclusive of a 16% discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
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Free additional driver
With this car you get 1 free additional driver available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
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This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €36.83 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
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This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €42.09 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
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This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €52.62 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
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This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €57.88 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
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This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €89.45 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
CHIC CAR RENT, YESAWAY.
Useful to know about Chiang Mai
- The name Chiang Mai means ‘New City’.
- Founded in 1296 it was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lanna.
- The city nestles amongst the foothills of the Himalayas.
- It’s the unofficial capital of Northern Thailand.
- Over five million tourists, including two million from abroad, visit each year.
- Bangkok is approximately 700km south east of Chiang Mai.
Popular car hire destinations in Chiang Mai
Best car rental companies in Chiang Mai
9.2
No.1: BUDGET,
based on 14 reviews
49 min (average wait time)
8.9
No.2: NATIONAL,
based on 1021 reviews
13 min (average wait time)
8.8
No.3: HERTZ,
based on 180 reviews
11 min (average wait time)
Chiang Mai car hire information
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€ 210.35
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 30.05
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in Chiang Mai
| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 48 |
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| February | € 47 |
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| March | € 41 |
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| April | € 28 |
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| May | € 27 |
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| June | € 26 |
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| July | € 26 |
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| August | € 29 |
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| September | € 27 |
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| October | € 29 |
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| November | € 31 |
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| December | € 37 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 34 |
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| February | € 31 |
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| March | € 30 |
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| April | € 25 |
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| May | € 23 |
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| June | € 23 |
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| July | € 23 |
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| August | € 26 |
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| September | € 23 |
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| October | € 26 |
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| November | € 25 |
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| December | € 34 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 78 |
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| February | € 77 |
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| March | € 74 |
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| April | € 50 |
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| May | € 47 |
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| June | € 47 |
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| July | € 49 |
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| August | € 57 |
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| September | € 50 |
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| October | € 56 |
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| November | € 58 |
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| December | € 76 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 62 |
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| February | € 58 |
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| March | € 51 |
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| April | € 44 |
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| May | € 40 |
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| June | € 36 |
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| July | € 39 |
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| August | € 46 |
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| September | € 42 |
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| October | € 45 |
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| November | € 43 |
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| December | € 51 |
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| March | € 394 |
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| January | € 35 |
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| February | € 33 |
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| March | € 31 |
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| April | € 25 |
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| May | € 22 |
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| June | € 22 |
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| July | € 22 |
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| August | € 25 |
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| September | € 23 |
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| October | € 24 |
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| November | € 26 |
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| December | € 31 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 73 |
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| February | € 72 |
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| March | € 66 |
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| April | € 40 |
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| May | € 36 |
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| June | € 39 |
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| July | € 41 |
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| August | € 42 |
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| September | € 37 |
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| October | € 44 |
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| November | € 38 |
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| December | € 60 |
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| January | € 110 |
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| February | € 71 |
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| March | € 47 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in Chiang Mai
How much does car hire in Chiang Mai cost?
Car hire in Chiang Mai costs as little as €30.10 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Mini class vehicle is €57.80 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €393.90 per day from DRIVEMATE for a Mercedes C Class.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Chiang Mai?
2 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Chiang Mai, including EUROPCAR, SIXT, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Chiang Mai?
None of the car hire companies in Chiang Mai are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in Chiang Mai?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Budget TH Direct has the highest customer rating for car hire in Chiang Mai with a score of 9.2/10
with National Direct rated second best with a score of 8.9/10
.
How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Chiang Mai?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Chiang Mai is €315.43 per week from SIXT.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Chiang Mai?
The cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai is CHIC CAR RENT, with prices for a Mini class car such as the Toyota Yaris available from as little as €210.35 per week.
How much is fuel in Chiang Mai?
You can expect to pay €1.177/ltr of petrol and €0.975/ltr of diesel in Chiang Mai. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in Chiang Mai?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in Chiang Mai with leading car hire companies such as BUDGET, CARIFY, CHIC CAR RENT, DRIVE CAR RENTAL, DRIVEMATE, EUROPCAR, SIXT, YESAWAY as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in Chiang Mai?
We can arrange Compact, Economy, Economy Elite, Fullsize, Intermediate, Luxury, Mini, Standard and Standard Elite class rental cars in Chiang Mai.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Chiang Mai?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Chiang Mai, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Chiang Mai is € per week from for a .
Do you have a discount code for car hire in Chiang Mai?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Chiang Mai at the moment, however CHIC CAR RENT rates start from just €210.35 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €210.35 from CHIC CAR RENT in Chiang Mai - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Chiang Mai?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Chiang Mai is €210.70 per week with an average price of €404.60 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in Chiang Mai
Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in
Chiang Mai
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Thai (tel: +66 (0) 53 281 345 /(66) 87 50 50 504)
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Avis (tel: +66 89-9698677)
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Sixt (tel: +66-875128333)
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National (tel: +66 (0)84 700 4384 / +66 (0)5327 1293)
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Hertz (tel: +66 8 5917 9983)
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Chic car rent (tel: +6653 820 326 / +66 92274 6662 / + 66 92274 6667)
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Drive car rental (tel: +66847004384 / +6653271293)
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Europcar (tel: 66 63 2723773)
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Yesaway (tel: +66631904509 )
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Thrifty (tel: +66 8 5917 9983 /+66 5327 3011-2)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
Chiang Mai
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Thai (Chiang Mai Intl. Airport 60 Mahidol Road, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, 50200)
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Avis (Chiang Mai International Airport, Muang District, Chiang Mai, 50200)
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Sixt (Sanambin Road, Moo.3,Suthep, Chiang Mai, 50200)
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National (1st Floor Arrival Hall, International Terminal between Gate 10-11, Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai 50200, 50200)
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Hertz (1st floor Domestic Passenger Terminal, 60 Moo 3, Airport Road, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200)
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Chic car rent (Exit 1, Domestic Arrival Hall, 60 Moo 3, Mahidol Rd, Muang Chiang Mai District,, Chiang Mai , 50200)
Car hire company ratings in
Chiang Mai
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Budget TH Direct: Rated 9.2/10 from 13 reviews
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National Direct: Rated 8.9/10 from 21 reviews
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Hertz Direct: Rated 8.8/10 from 9 reviews
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Chic Car Rent: Rated 8.7/10 from 8 reviews
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Sixt EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.6/10 from 27 reviews
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Thai Rent A Car: Rated 8.4/10 from 8 reviews