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 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 372,108/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 1,444,980% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai?
Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai with deals as low as Rp 232,648.44/day found in the past two weeks. Drive Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 268,888.53/day.
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 Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). THAIRENTACAR (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
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 323,572/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Chiang Mai is December (Rp 582,430/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 533,894
February
Rp 485,358
March
Rp 388,287
April
Rp 404,465
May
Rp 339,751
June
Rp 355,929
July
Rp 404,465
August
Rp 355,929
September
Rp 323,572
October
Rp 372,108
November
Rp 453,001
December
Rp 582,430
What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?
Economy cars (Nissan Almera or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Chiang Mai. Passenger van cars (Toyota HiAce or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota HiAce 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 7 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Chiang Mai, including Europcar, THAIRENTACAR and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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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 7 July 2025.
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 2,063,420/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.