Thailand car rentals

On average a rental car in Thailand costs C$ 44 per day.

Standard (Toyota Innova or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Thailand.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Yesaway (C$ 24/day), THAIRENTACAR (C$ 24/day) and keddy by Europcar (C$ 25/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Thailand is Budget (8.4, 64 reviews).

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Thailand are Bangkok (41% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Thailand), Chiang Mai (22%) and Phuket City (20%).

On average a rental car in Thailand costs C$ 297 per week (C$ 42 per day).

On average a rental car in Thailand costs C$ 1,273 per month (C$ 42 per day).

Driving in Thailand is on the left-hand side and is not without its hazards. Watch out for congested and chaotic traffic in cities, while in rural areas, drivers need to be aware of potholes, street dogs, and people unexpectedly crossing the street. Monsoon rains can make road surfaces slippery. It is recommended to avoid driving at night, maintain a defensive attitude, and get accustomed to accepted local maneuvers like tailgating.

To rent a car in Thailand, drivers should usually be at least 21 years old, although some agencies like National will accept drivers from 20 years and up. An International Driver’s Permit (IDP) is always required, along with a valid domestic driver’s license.

Gas stations in Thailand can vary considerably in style depending on the location, from familiar-looking ones in urban areas and on highways to small roadside kiosks in rural areas. It is always advised to have cash on hand when paying for fuel. Prices are around ฿37 ($1.20) for a liter of gasoline and ฿28 ($0.90) for a liter of diesel. By the gallon, that comes to $4.54 for gasoline and $3.40 for diesel.

Although it may seem as though many drivers speed in Thailand, fines for traffic offenses can be high, and roadside police patrols are not uncommon. Always stick to the general speed limit or any roadside signs that state differently. Commonly, you will find a speed limit of 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas, 90 km/h (55 mph) on open roads, and 120 km/h (74 mph) on highways.