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Cheap Car Rentals in Thailand from AED 55

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 Thailand with a pick-up date of 21/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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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Thailand car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 September 2025.

Most popular company

Drive Car Rental

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 83

Cheapest price per day

AED 55
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Popular car types in Thailand

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in 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 September 2025.
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In Thailand, there are 459 active hire locations from 39 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Thailand in the past week - currently priced from AED 55/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 58+

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Compact

Compact

AED 55+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 79+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 93+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 140+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 176+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 222+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 101+

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

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Here are the best Thailand van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Thailand luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mitsubishi LancerAED 55/day
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Mitsubishi Lancer
Found 09/14/25
Nissan SunnyAED 58/day
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Nissan Sunny
Found 09/14/25

Best car rental deals found in Thailand

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Thailand with an average daily rate of AED 131. Data was last updated on 15 September 2025.
Mitsubishi LancerAED 55/day
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A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Found 09/14/25
Nissan SunnyAED 58/day
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A/C
Nissan Sunny
Found 09/14/25
Infiniti Q50AED 79/day
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A/C
Infiniti Q50
Found 09/15/25

Cheapflights insights for Thailand car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Thailand?

To get the best deal on car hire in Thailand, book about 59 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 86, which is about 228% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Thailand?

In Thailand, the most affordable car hire company right now is Drive Car Rental, offering prices from just AED 47.86/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at AED 52.48/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Thailand?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Thailand is September, when you can expect to pay AED 78/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Thailand is December (AED 127/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 119

February

AED 112

March

AED 88

April

AED 91

May

AED 83

June

AED 78

July

AED 94

August

AED 90

September

AED 78

October

AED 88

November

AED 94

December

AED 127

What car do most people hire in Thailand?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Thailand are the following: Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Thailand?

Drive Car Rental has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. THAIRENTACAR has the second-highest number of locations in Thailand at 34.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Thailand, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 185 pickup locations in Thailand to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 September 2025.
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Top rental agencies in Thailand

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 15 September 2025.

Europcar

6.8
Okay
30 reviews•14 locations
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Hertz

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews•22 locations
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Budget

8.4
Very Good
24 reviews•22 locations
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Sixt

8.1
Very Good
11 reviews•21 locations
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Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
4 reviews•19 locations
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Drive Car Rental

7.9
Good
4 reviews•37 locations
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keddy by Europcar

7.9
Good
8 reviews•16 locations
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THAIRENTACAR

7.5
Good
5 reviews•34 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand?

    With an average price of AED 62/day, Drive Car Rental is the most popular car hire provider in Thailand, booking 260% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Thailand?

    At AED 55/day, the cheapest car rental price in Thailand was found in Phuket City. On average, Phuket City has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 69/day), which is 27% below average price for cities in Thailand.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Thailand?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Thailand.

Car rentals by fuel type in Thailand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Thailand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Thailand. Deals were last updated on 15 September 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 19+).

Electric

Electric

AED 31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 19+

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