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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 67 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 380,543/day on average when booked 67 days ahead, which saves you 1,459,033% off the average price.
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). 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 rent a car in Chiang Mai?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Chiang Mai is September, when you can expect to pay Rp 330,907/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Chiang Mai is December (Rp 628,723/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
Rp 545,996
February
Rp 496,360
March
Rp 380,543
April
Rp 413,633
May
Rp 347,452
June
Rp 363,997
July
Rp 413,633
August
Rp 397,088
September
Rp 330,907
October
Rp 397,088
November
Rp 463,269
December
Rp 628,723
What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?
Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Chiang Mai. SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV 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.
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 30 October 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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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
Hertz
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
6.6
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
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 30 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai for a week from Budget?
Hiring a car in Chiang Mai for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 3,689,940/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai?
Typically, how long you can rent 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.