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Car Hire at Koh Samet

Driving around Thailand, and going to Koh Samet and need to hire a car. There is no depot, so cars come from Rayong depot, and meet you in front of the Bang Pae Pier. Vehicles cannot go on the the island. We use Budget, with free extra drivers, full insurance, unlimited mileage and a delivery, collection service for an extra fee.

We can offer discounts on a range of vehicles, like the the Yaris, Altis & Civic, Camry & Fortuner.

Car delivery to remote Koh Samet

Budget fees start at THB1070 each way.
As quite a distance from a depot, when choosing a time, best make for 1000H to 1400H, to avoid possible overtime fees, depending on distance.
Please note fuel used in a delivery/collection service is not replaced, but car must be returned with a full tank

One ways in Thailand

Budget are usually best for one ways, if rental over 7 days then no charge. Under 7 day rental, then 1-3 days is an extra THB3210, then 4-6 days THB1605.

Koh Samet Ferry Terminal

Why use us

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

We offer delivery/collection services with Budget, Chic, Thai Rent and Drive, even though the first three do not show this service on their own websites.

Customer Reviews

Don't just take our word for it, read what our customers say about their good, fast car hire in Thailand experience:- Customer Reviews

No Financial Risk

Pay a small booking deposit to us, and then on arrival, the actual car hire cost to the supplier, so you have no financial risk, whatever the world future holds, be it:- pandemic, financial crisis etc., affecting you getting your car. Also, as you can now get credit, debit cards with foreign currency functionality, you can sort your Baht at a time and rate that suits you, making your booking a total no risk transaction.

Drive Car Rental now have Single Cab (2 seater) and Double Cab (4 seater) pickup trucks to rent, with open backs.

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.

Some 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.

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. Your driving licence needs to have been held for at least one year.

Minivans in Thailand

Vans vary in size to seat up to seating driver plus eleven passengers, with seat belts.

Always best to book your next SUV in Thailand early, knowing you can make changes later and if needed, get free cancellation, up to 48 hours before collection

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, ASAP, Chic and Sixt* have an excess, that can be reduced to zero, by paying extra insurance locally. Drive and Thai Rent also offer rates with an excess payable, 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.

**Max 15 days fee with Drive

Regardless of length of rental, e.g. 40 days, on their lower rates, Drive only charge a max of 15 days on Zero Excess from THB214/day, depending on vehicle size.

*Zero Excess on 30 days rental or more

Sixt include Zero Excess in their rates if rent for 30 days or more. It can even be cheaper than renting a car under 30 days with Sixt and the other suppliers, so maybe possible better to book for say, 32 days then return after 26 days (Not apply if car being collected - need return to a depot).

Free Extra Drivers

Usually you get at least one free extra driver included in the rental price.

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, or message us via your online account, with the changes needed and we will do the rest.

Credit card needed

The lead driver will need a credit card in their name. No cash or debit cards allowed, nor Amex, Diners, Union or JCB.

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.

Phuket

Most tourists head for Phuket Beaches where Sixt at Kamala and Drive on Patong are the only suppliers to have depots on a beach, other than at the airport. Vehicles can be delivered around the island, usually for free (e.g. Budget, Chic, Thai Rent), but Sixt do not deliver and Drive do charge extra fees.

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:- 6th December 2025

Below are some links you may find useful
Suvarnabhumi	Samui	Krabi	Patong	Hua Hin
Phuket	Chiang Mai	Khon Kaen	Pattaya	Hat Yai
Chiang Rai	Udon Thani	Ubon	Buriram	Don Sak
Budget Cars	Koh Samui	Bangkok	Phang-Nga	Mae Sot

Below are some links you may find useful