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Lower cost car rental in Thailand

Book your next car, MPV, Minivan or SUV rental in Thailand, with our low cost vehicle hiring rates.

Better prices with these companies:- ASAP, Budget, Chic, Drive, Sixt and Thai Rent a Car, with free extra drivers, full insurance, unlimited mileage, zero excess & free delivery options.

We can offer discounts on a range of vehicles, like the Honda Jazz & Civic, Toyota Camry & Fortuner, and 12 seater minivans.

One ways in Thailand

These are usually free, depot to depot, but sometimes fees may apply depending on car hire supplier, length of rental and start and finish point and times. Budget are usually best for one ways, if rental over 7 days then no charge, followed by Hertz at 5 days needed. Sixt are now charging fees of between THB2,500 and THB10,000 for a one way, regardless of length of rental. Thai Rent are free if over 7 days.

Why use us

With over 25 years experience of arranging car hire in Thailand, we know customers like our low prices, and good service, also that they can amend bookings after car collected and we offer delivery and collection nationwide.

One ways are a bit complicated, so we can advise on whether better to changes supplier, or rent for say, 5 days instead of 4.

Pay deposit to us, and on arrival the actual car hire cost to the supplier.

Driving a hire vehicle in Thailand

The vehicle is insured as well as the driver. This means that anyone can drive the automobile, and the lead driver does not have to be in the vehicle.

Extra drivers are free but need to be named and present to sign paperwork. What this means you can hire a car for a friend who may not have a credit card, as long as you go as lead driver and sign for the car. They can then drive the car, without you in it.

Delivery/Collection

Usually free if within fifteen kilometres of a depot, but exceptions can apply, especially if out of hours, or perhaps a short one or two day rental, or when delivery within a one way hire.

Budget have the widest range of depots throughout Thailand and cars can delivered nearly anywhere, but fees apply. if quite a distance from a depot, when choosing a time, best make for 1000H to 1600H, to avoid possible overtime fees, depending on distance. Please note fuel used in delivery/collection service is not replaced.

Young Drivers

Apart from Chic, you must be 21 years of age to drive, but Chic allow drivers aged 18, 19 & 20 years to drive, but pay an extra THB150/day locally. Licence held for at least one year.

Minivans in Thailand

vans vary in size to seat either six, ten, twelve or fifteen passengers, with seat belts.

Book with small deposit, pay balance on arrival

Our customers can book with a small deposit, and then pay the balance to the local supplier in Thailand, when they collect their vehicle. This way, no pandemic, financial crisis etc., can affect you getting your car.

Also as you can now get credit cards with foreign currency allocated, you can sort your Baht at a time and rate that suits you, making your booking a no risk transaction.

Satellite Navigation

GPS is available as an optional extra, but you best book early for peak times, just like high demand vehicles, as they do get sold out. Multi-lingual, but maps are only in English or Thai.

Cross Border

Please note that cars cannot be driven outside of Thailand, and to do so invalidates insurance. Rental vehicles cannot be left at border posts, so look for nearest depot to where you want to get to, and then get a bus or taxi.

Zero Excess Damage Waiver

Drive and Thai Rent offer Zero Excess included in their rates, whilst Budget, Sixt and Chic have an excess, that can be reduced to zero, by paying extra insurance locally. drive and Thai Rent also offer rates with an excess, which are cheaper than their zero excess rates.

So, if you take the cheaper excess rate, then you can reduce this to zero by paying for extra insurance on arrival, that starts at THB200/day, depending on vehicle and supplier. If unsure, get an email quote from us and ask us by email.

Free Extra Drivers

Usually you get three, free extra drivers included in the rental price.

GPS/Sat Nav

This helps make Thailand more of a fly/drive destination. However, like Sat Nav, like cars, do get sold out, so always book early if want a GPS as well.

Child Seats

All companies only cater for children aged 6 months to 3 and a half years old. You can fit your own child or booster seat. Child seats can be fitted in minivans.

Making date changes before, or during, your trip

Many people find they want to extend their stay in Thailand and this is easy to do, even if in the middle of your trip. Just send us an email, via your online account, with the changes needed and we will do the rest.

Car delivery to remote Thai towns

Please note the time of day can also affect the price as overtime might have to be paid for. Best times are around midday for no fee. Look for the logo next to car on the rates page, indicating if a delivery, and if fees apply. Get an email quote and we will advise on best options.

Credit card needed

The lead driver will need a credit card in their name. No cash or debit cards allowed.

Not got a credit card?

If you do not have a credit card, then nominate someone else as lead driver, who has a card, as they only have to sign for the car, and does not need be in the vehicle at any time.

Around & About Thailand

At Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, BKK, do not let the snake of people at immigration put you off, as you get through quickly, usually in about twenty minutes, but that can be a lot quicker, as no queues have been known.

Not all budget airlines have moved to Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, DMK, e.g Tiger Airways and Bangkok Airways are still at Suvarnabhumi. The car hire companies that have desks in the terminal are Budget, Hertz, Drive/National,Thai Rent & Avis. Sixt no longer have a desk at this airport.

Phuket

Most tourists head for Patong Beach where Budget and Drive/National are the only suppliers to have depots by the beach, other than at the airport, so the others deliver for a fee. Vehicles can be delivered around the island, e.g Kata Beach, which is a quieter beach resort option than Patong.

Pattaya

If heading for Beach Road, Walking Street, or the quieter Jomtien, then Budget are best if want to leave the car parked when get there. Days on the local islands are well worth it. The Natural Beach Hotel by the sea, is handily placed, cheap and quiet.

Koh Samui

Get a Toyota Vigo, Single or Double Cab to explore the island from either, the depot at Koh Samui Airport, or perhaps later at Chaweng Beach.

Thailand Tourism Info

For the latest information on what going on, check with the Thailand Tourist Board.

Updated:- 27th December 2024

Below are some links you may find useful
Suvarnabhumi	Koh Samui	Krabi	Patong Beach	Hua Hin
Phuket	Chiang Mai	Khon Kaen	Pattaya	Hat Yai
Chiang Rai	Udon Thani	Ubon	Buriram	Don Sak
Budget Rental	Koh Samui	Driving Tips	Thai Touring	Mae Sot

Below are some links you may find useful