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Cheap Car Hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand from ₹ 1,712

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 10/3 and drop-off date of 16/3. 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 22 February 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVECARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 116

Average price per day

₹ 3,039

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,712

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 22 February 2025.

January

₹ 2,771

February

₹ 2,684

March

₹ 2,078

April

₹ 2,078

May

₹ 1,905

June

₹ 1,905

July

₹ 2,251

August

₹ 1,992

September

₹ 1,732

October

₹ 1,992

November

₹ 2,338

December

₹ 3,118

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 22 February 2025.

There are currently 30 hire locations operating in Chiang Mai spread across 24 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Chiang Mai is small car at ₹ 1,712 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,712+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,840+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,581+

Standard

Standard

₹ 4,141+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,803+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,521+

Mini

Mini

₹ 1,786+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 5,013+

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 22 February 2025.

Small cars

₹ 1,487 - ₹ 3,165

All Car Types

₹ 2,327 - ₹ 5,649

To hire a small car in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 2,178/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~₹ 1,487/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 3,165/day). In fact, September is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chiang Mai, hiring a small car saves you 38% 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 hire a medium car in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 3,691/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~₹ 2,553/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 5,873/day). In fact, August is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chiang Mai, hiring a medium car is 5% 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 hire a large car in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,016/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~₹ 3,388/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 9,406/day). In fact, May is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chiang Mai, hiring a large car 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.

To hire a SUV in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,219/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~₹ 2,672/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 8,182/day). In fact, March is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chiang Mai, hiring a SUV is 33% 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 hire a van in Chiang Mai, Thailand, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,080/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Chiang Mai, Thailand (~₹ 2,492/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 9,703/day). In fact, August is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Chiang Mai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chiang Mai, hiring a van is 14% 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.

Ford Ikon₹ 1,712/day
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Ford Ikon
Hyundai i10₹ 1,786/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Honda City₹ 1,840/day
4
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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 22 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Chiang Mai, such as Europcar, THAIRENTACAR and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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
3 reviews2 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

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 ₹ 2,636. Data was last updated on 22 February 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Chiang Mai we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Ford Ikon₹ 1,712/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ikon
Hyundai i10₹ 1,786/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Honda City₹ 1,840/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 22 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chiang Mai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 3,039/day when booking a car hire in Chiang Mai. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,561/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on Feb. 16.

  • 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: Budget (₹ 1,712/day), Thrifty (₹ 1,786/day), and Yesaway (₹ 1,840/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 (9.4 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 ₹ 116/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 5,223 and ₹ 7,544 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Drive Car Rental offers hire cars in Chiang Mai for about ₹ 14,927 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 32% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 90 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Chiang Mai.

  • 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Chiang Mai can be found for about ₹ 63,971, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 2,132 a day. Book with Drive Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 32% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Chiang Mai.

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

    ₹ 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Chiang Mai. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in March, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ₹ 3,419 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Chiang Mai?

    Mitsubishi Xpander, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Chiang Mai according to Cheapflights users.

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 ₹ 2,201 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 February 2025.
Hyundai i10₹ 1,786/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 1,791/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 1,812/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 22 February 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 (₹ 19+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 44+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 27+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 19+

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