Car hire in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Chiang Mai?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chiang Mai. It’s around 634.029 ₫ per day in September, compared to the yearly average of 943.186 ₫ per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • 634.029 ₫
Yearly avg price943.186 ₫

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There are 30 car hire providers in Chiang Mai. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Chiang Mai

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Chiang Mai. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Chiang Mai

What's the most popular car to hire in Chiang Mai?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Yaris is the most popular car to hire in Chiang Mai, with prices starting from 462.074 ₫ per day. The Nissan Almera and similar models are also popular drives in Chiang Mai.
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris30% chose this
Nissan Almera
Nissan Almera10% chose this
Honda Civic
Honda Civic9% chose this
Most popular carToyota Yaris
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Chiang Mai's cheapest car hire providers

Chic Car Rent has the cheapest car hire in Chiang Mai right now, with prices from 462.074 ₫ per day. You'll save an average of 175.078 ₫ per day when you book with them.
Chic Car Rentfrom 462.074 ₫ per day
Drive Car Rentalfrom 486.855 ₫ per day
Thai Rent a Carfrom 542.158 ₫ per day
Enterprisefrom 882.442 ₫ per day
Cheapest providerChic Car Rent
Book with them to save around175.078 ₫ per day

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Hiring a car in Chiang Mai: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyChic Car Rent
Most popular carCompact, People Carrier
Average daily price1.500.756 ₫
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Chiang Mai

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Chiang Mai car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Chiang Mai that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Chiang Mai for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Chiang Mai avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Chiang Mai, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Chiang Mai car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Chiang Mai will set you back around 1.500.756 ₫ per day or 8.076.761 ₫ per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Chiang Mai is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Compact, People Carrier.

The cheapest car hire companies in Chiang Mai are currently Thai Rent a Car and Hertz.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chiang Mai is currently September.

On average, around 8.076.761 ₫. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Chiang Mai is 3.234.512 ₫.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai for a whole month is 19.020.853 ₫. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Chiang Mai, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Chiang Mai that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Chiang Mai.

Most places – Chiang Mai included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 486.855 ₫ per day. The average price per day is around 1.292.234 ₫.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Rental and asap car rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated CARIFY as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Chiang Mai.