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Cheap Car Hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand from AED 81

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Chiang Mai with a pick-up date of 27/3 and drop-off date of 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Chiang Mai, Thailand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 March 2026.
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At AED 81/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Chiang Mai in the past week. Out of 25 car hire agencies operating in Chiang Mai, there are, in total, 31 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 81+

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Compact

Compact

AED 100+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 117+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 213+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 125+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 161+

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Compare car rental deals in Chiang Mai, Thailand by type

Here are the best Chiang Mai small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 81/day
2
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Found 03/13/26
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 93/day
2
5
M
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Found 03/13/26
Mitsubishi LancerAED 100/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Found 03/13/26

Best car rental deals found in Chiang Mai

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand with an average daily rate of AED 141. Data was last updated on 15 March 2026.
Mitsubishi Mirage G4AED 81/day
2
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Found 03/13/26
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 93/day
2
5
M
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Found 03/13/26
Mitsubishi LancerAED 100/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Found 03/13/26

Cheapflights insights for Chiang Mai car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Chiang Mai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Chiang Mai?

Book your car hire in Chiang Mai 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 73/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 170% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Chiang Mai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chiang Mai is THAIRENTACAR (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

THAIRENTACAR
THAIRENTACAR
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.3
Drive Car Rental
Drive Car Rental
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chiang Mai?

At Chiang Mai, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just AED 77. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 147 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Chiang Mai, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just AED 77. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 147 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 125

February

AED 125

March

AED 88

April

AED 92

May

AED 77

June

AED 84

July

AED 92

August

AED 88

September

AED 77

October

AED 92

November

AED 107

December

AED 147

What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Chiang Mai are the following: Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chiang Mai?

ASAP Car Rentals has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Chiang Mai at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 15 March 2026.

THAIRENTACAR

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.3

Drive Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.8

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Chic Car Rent

7.7
Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.5
Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.5

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chiang Mai, Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai for a week from ASAP Car Rentals?

    ASAP Car Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Chiang Mai. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 1,043 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Chiang Mai for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Deals were last updated on 15 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 26+).

Electric

Electric

AED 59+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 42+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 26+

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