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 anemail 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.
Rent a Double Cab for less, with Zero Excess.
Pre-hire a Single Cab, 2 seater, with full insurance.
Rent a discounted 5 or 7 seater Fortuner.
Delivery possible around Sukothai.
One ways allowed on all vehicles, but fees may apply.
6 seater Toyota Wish, ideal for families or small group.
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 3 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.
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, National,Thai Rent & Avis. Sixt no longer have a desk at this airport.
Phuket
Most tourists head for
Patong Beach where
Budget and 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.The North of Thailand
See the hill tribes of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, but take care when going off road, as insurance can be invalidated, if damage to the underside of the vehicle.
South Thailand, trains & ferries
If planning on going south to, maybe, Trat, Koh Chang, Trang or Koh Samui, then there is a good chance you will want to take your vehicle on a ferry, which is allowed, insured and nothing extra to pay. However, if prefer to either collect or leave your car at a ferry port, then no problem, as for example, Don Sak Pier, is a common location for many customers. Alternatively, if catching a train, we can also arrange for vehicles to be at, say, Hat Yai Train Station.
15th September 2020