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Cheap Car Hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand from £12
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 18/9 and drop-off date of 16/10. 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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Chiang Mai, Thailand car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Most popular company | SIXT |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.98 |
Average price per day | £27 |
Cheapest price per day | £12 |
Popular car types in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 September 2025.
There are 25 hire agencies servicing Chiang Mai. These agencies, altogether, have 31 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Chiang Mai with prices from £12 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Chiang Mai:
Economy
£12+
Compact
£12+
Intermediate
£18+
People carrier
£19+
Full-size SUV
£30+
Passenger van
£29+
Pick-up truck
£21+
Supplier choice
£15+
Compare car hire 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:
Here are the best Chiang Mai medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Chiang Mai SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Chiang Mai van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Peugeot 208£12/day
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class£12/day
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Renault Captur£19/day
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Best car hire deals found in Chiang Mai
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand with an average daily rate of £21. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Peugeot 208£12/day
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class£12/day
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Nissan Juke£18/day
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Cheapflights insights for Chiang Mai car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Chiang Mai, make your reservation 39 days before pickup. The average price then is just £16/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai?
In Chiang Mai, the most affordable car hire company right now is Drive Car Rental, offering prices from just £9.19/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Yesaway, with rates starting at £11.08/day.
What is the best car rental company in Chiang Mai?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Chiang Mai is THAIRENTACAR (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
THAIRENTACAR
10.0
Europcar
10.0
Budget
9.3
Drive Car Rental
8.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Chiang Mai?
Planning to hire a car in Chiang Mai? September is the cheapest month, costing about £15 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £27. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£24
February
£22
March
£17
April
£18
May
£16
June
£16
July
£18
August
£18
September
£15
October
£17
November
£21
December
£27
What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?
Economy cars (Nissan Almera, for example) are the most popular in Chiang Mai. SUV (Toyota Fortuner) and Passenger van (Toyota Innova) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Chiang Mai.
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.
Top hire agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Reviews were last updated on 12 September 2025.
THAIRENTACAR
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Europcar
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Budget
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.2
Value
9.3
Drive Car Rental
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.8
Avis
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Alamo
1 location
Chic Car Rent
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chiang Mai, Thailand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Chiang Mai?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £27/day when booking a car hire in Chiang Mai. The absolute best deal a user found was for £15/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai for a week from Sixt?
Sixt 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 £171 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Chiang Mai however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Chiang Mai for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire in Chiang Mai is £732 (£24/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Chiang Mai for a weekend?
It costs £29 for a weekend car hire in Chiang Mai, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Chiang Mai in October, prices are £32 per day on average.
Car hires by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Browse car hires 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 12 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£16+).
Electric
£35+
Hybrid
£23+
Petrol/Diesel
£16+