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Cheap Car Hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand from RM 88

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 29/3 and drop-off date of 11/4. 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 rentals in 2025

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 28 January 2025.

Most popular company

ASAP

Price of petrol per litre

RM 5.87

Average price per day

RM 141

Cheapest price per day

RM 88

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Chiang Mai?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Chiang Mai, Thailand and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 28 January 2025.

January

RM 131

February

RM 126

March

RM 105

April

RM 109

May

RM 96

June

RM 100

July

RM 113

August

RM 100

September

RM 87

October

RM 100

November

RM 118

December

RM 157

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chiang Mai is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Chiang Mai, Thailand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 28 January 2025.

There are, in total, 30 car hire locations in Chiang Mai that are operated by 24 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 88/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Chiang Mai hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 99+

Compact

Compact

RM 108+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 148+

Standard

Standard

RM 195+

SUV

SUV

RM 208+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 167+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 202+

Mini

Mini

RM 88+

Compare available car types for rental in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Chiang Mai, Thailand to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 90 - RM 165

All Car Types

RM 127 - RM 258

To rent a small car in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 110/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~RM 90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 165/day). In fact, September is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chiang Mai, renting a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chiang Mai small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 182/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~RM 124/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 355/day). In fact, July is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chiang Mai, renting a medium car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chiang Mai medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 259/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~RM 186/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~RM 335/day). In fact, March is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chiang Mai, renting a large car is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 214/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~RM 150/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 289/day). In fact, October is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chiang Mai, renting a SUV is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chiang Mai SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of RM 235/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~RM 128/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 455/day). In fact, June is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chiang Mai, renting a van is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chiang Mai van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Perodua AxiaRM 88/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 99/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CityRM 108/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

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 28 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Chiang Mai, including Europcar, THAIRENTACAR and Hertz. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Chiang Mai, including Europcar, THAIRENTACAR and Hertz.

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

THAIRENTACAR

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.3
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

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

Alamo

1 location

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

Best Chiang Mai, Thailand car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Chiang Mai, Thailand with an average daily rate of RM 167. Data was last updated on 28 January 2025.
Peruse the best Chiang Mai car rental deals we've found. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Perodua AxiaRM 88/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton SagaRM 99/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CityRM 108/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

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 28 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chiang Mai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 141/day when booking a car hire in Chiang Mai. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 96/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on Jan. 26.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Chiang Mai?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Chiang Mai from the following companies over the past two weeks: Sixt (RM 88/day), Thrifty (RM 108/day), and ASAP Car Rentals (RM 148/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chiang Mai?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, THAIRENTACAR (10.0 rating), Europcar (10.0 rating) and Budget (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Chiang Mai.

  • What are petrol prices like in Chiang Mai?

    The average price of petrol in Chiang Mai is RM 5.87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 264 and RM 381 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    ASAP Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Chiang Mai, offering car hire for around RM 838 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Chiang Mai for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 34%. Aim to book your car hire at least 90 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Chiang Mai.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Chiang Mai check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Chiang Mai for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Chiang Mai is RM 3,591 (RM 120/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Chiang Mai for a weekend?

    RM 0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Chiang Mai, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Chiang Mai, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of February, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 97/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Full-size (Class Full-size Van) in Chiang Mai, making it the most popular option.

Small car rentals in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Find small car rental deals in Chiang Mai, Thailand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Chiang Mai, Thailand cost an average of RM 145 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 103/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 109/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 126/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Van rentals in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Find people carrier rental deals in Chiang Mai, Thailand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Chiang Mai, Thailand cost an average of RM 309 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2025.
In terms of van rentals in Chiang Mai, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Toyota InnovaRM 234/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Proton ExoraRM 237/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Proton ExoraRM 282/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora

Car rentals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Browse car rentals 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 28 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chiang Mai, Thailand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 27+).

Electric

Electric

RM 41+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 35+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 27+

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