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Chiang Mai, Thailand car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 January 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVECARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 22,585.54

Average price per day

Rp 320,580

Cheapest price per day

Rp 312,995
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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 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 337,098/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 1,260,076% 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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Chiang Mai is September, when you can expect to pay Rp 337,098/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Chiang Mai is December (Rp 674,195/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 589,921

February

Rp 505,646

March

Rp 404,517

April

Rp 421,372

May

Rp 353,952

June

Rp 387,662

July

Rp 421,372

August

Rp 404,517

September

Rp 337,098

October

Rp 421,372

November

Rp 488,792

December

Rp 674,195

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 Full-size 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.

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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 14 January 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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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 14 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chiang Mai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 320,580/day when booking a car hire in Chiang Mai. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 312,995/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on Jan. 10.

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

    Hiring a car in Chiang Mai for a week can be a great option for travel. Drive Car Rental, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 2,244,059/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.

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