Chiang Mai car hires from $24
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Chiang Mai car hire information
| Pick-up location | Chiang Mai |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 27 |
| Airport locations | 22 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, ASAP Car Rentals, THAIRENTACAR , keddy by Europcar, Sixt |
Cheap car hire in Chiang Mai
| Economy | $26/day |
| Compact | $26/day |
| Intermediate | $36/day |
| Standard | $45/day |
| Full-size | $45/day |
| Full-size SUV | $58/day |
| Mini | $24/day |
| Passenger van | $48/day |
| Standard SUV | $39/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $42/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Chiang Mai
- In 2022, Thailand introduced new child car seat laws that apply to all drivers, including those using hire vehicles. Under the new laws, children under the age of six or shorter than 135 cm must use an approved child seat. If you’re travelling with kids but don’t wish to add bulky car seats to your luggage, you can easily add the required seats to your Chiang Mai car hire booking. There’s generally a fee for each car seat, and they are subject to availability. So, a wise approach is to compare prices and availability through KAYAK. Doing so should also help you secure cheap car hire in Chiang Mai.
- To hire a car in Thailand, you generally need to be at least 21 years old. However, some Chiang Mai car hire companies have their own policies, with some accepting drivers as young as 20 and others refusing drivers under 23. It’s always worth comparing prices and policies before making a booking, as some hire agencies charge a fee for drivers who are under the age of 26 or over the age of 65. It’s also crucial to know that you’ll need both your home-country licence and an international driving permit (IDP). You must get your IDP in your home country before you head to Thailand.
- While Thailand is known for being somewhat lax with enforcing drunk driving laws, those laws do exist, and if you break them, you could face fines and possibly even jail time. When operating a vehicle in Thailand, it is illegal to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than 0.05%. So, if you plan to enjoy Chiang Mai’s nightlife or treat yourself to sunset cocktails at one of the city’s rooftop bars, it may be best to walk or take a taxi rather than using your hire vehicle.
- Chiang Mai is the largest city in the north of Thailand and home to hundreds of Buddhist temples, both in and around the city. Chiang Mai is the gateway to the northern villages of the country, which you can visit by car while using Chiang Mai as a base. When travelling around Chiang Mai, you can easily access the temples and the nearby mountains more conveniently with a Chiang Mai car hire. Car hire in Chiang Mai will give you flexibility for travelling on day trips around the area. Although there is a great bus system, buses can be limiting if you wish to visit different spots in the surrounding areas. Close to Chiang Mai is the highest mountain peak in ancient Thailand, Doi Inthanon, and around the area are national parks and ancient temples. The 13th- and 14th-century temples that are far easier to reach by car include Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham, Wat Pha Lat and more.
- You can find a car hire in Chiang Mai at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX). There are many companies, both local and global, in the main terminal building. The companies include Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Chic Car Rental, Bizcar Rental, Thai Rent A Car, Drive and Yesaway. Some of the companies will have on-site car parks, while others must be accessed by an airport shuttle.
- Chiang Mai has a lot of traffic both early in the morning and in the evening, and a lot of the streets in the city are one-way streets. A good way to get around is with a GPS navigation system; these can easily be added to your car hire in Chiang Mai. Outside of the city, the local streets are wide and paved and easy to get around.
- Jaywalking is very frequent in Chiang Mai, and you’ll need to be wary, as pedestrians can cross the road without giving any indication or warning. When driving outside of the city on highways, you’ll need to be careful with U-turns. Areas allowing U-turns are placed every kilometre or so and are always in the fast lane, with high-speed oncoming traffic. In general, it is good to be careful in chaotic traffic.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Chiang Mai for $35 or less
- Book your car hire in Chiang Mai at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact car hire in Chiang Mai are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Chiang Mai
What type of car is recommended for driving in Chiang Mai?
When driving in Chiang Mai, we recommend a compact car, such as a Nissan Almera, Honda Fit or something similar, for ease of accessibility, parking and driving through narrow and busy streets.
What’s the speed limit in Chiang Mai?
In Chiang Mai, the speed limit is determined by which area you are driving in or the type of road. In the city and towns, the default speed limit is 60 km/h; this increases to 90 km/h when you’re in the country; and on the motorways, you can reach up to 120 km/h.
Where are the best places to park in Chiang Mai?
Street parking in Chiang Mai is difficult to come by, as the spaces fill up quickly in such a busy city, especially around the Old City. However, there are several car parks aside from your hotel parking. In general, parking in Thailand is either free or you will pay a very small fee. There are several small areas around Chiang Mai city, such as Paiboon Car Park, Warorot Market, Banthai Village Parking Lot, Raming Lodge Carpark, Malarat Car Park as well as many small, unnamed car parking areas.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Chiang Mai?
On average a car hire in Chiang Mai costs $39 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Chiang Mai?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz ($24/day), keddy by Europcar ($26/day) and THAIRENTACAR ($26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz 60 Moo 3 Airport Road 50200 (3 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Chiang Mai?
The average price of fuel in Chiang Mai is $7.58 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $91 and $121, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Chiang Mai?
Compact (Nissan Almera or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Chiang Mai.
Which car hire agencies are at Chiang Mai airport (CNX)?
Car hire companies onsite at Chiang Mai airport include Hertz, Drive Car Rental, Chic Car Rent, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Thrifty.
How can I find car hires near me in Chiang Mai?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Chiang Mai?
A Compact car hire in Chiang Mai costs $35 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Chiang Mai?
An Economy car hire in Chiang Mai costs $37 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Chiang Mai?
A Mini car hire in Chiang Mai costs $39 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Chiang Mai?
In Chiang Mai, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz 60 Moo 3 Airport Road (3 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Chiang Mai?
On average a car hire in Chiang Mai costs $275 per week ($39 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Chiang Mai?
On average a car hire in Chiang Mai costs $1,177 per month ($39 per day).
What toll roads are there around Chiang Mai?
There are no toll roads in the Chiang Mai city limits, and if you take road trips to nearby areas like Pai, Chiang Rai or even the Golden Triangle region of Thailand’s northern border, you won’t have tolls to worry about. However, if you head south to Bangkok or Pattaya, you will likely encounter tolls on some motorways.
Which electric vehicles are available to hire in Chiang Mai?
You’ll find plenty of eco-friendly car hire options in Thailand, including electric SUVs. If you want to book cheap car hire in Chiang Mai, note that electric vehicles are sometimes a little more expensive. However, charging fees should be cheaper than petrol prices.
Chiang Mai car rental reviews and directory
Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
202 Mahidol Rd.,haiya, Muang
+66 632 723 773
Chiang Mai Int Apt Gate 11
+66 63 272 3773
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
Hertz
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 53 273 011
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2017
Pros:
Quick pickup and drop off. Car clean and near new. Any bumps and bruises on car where already marked on hire form. Pleased with hire and would hire again.Cons:
Nil.Budget
9.1
Wonderful
15 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.9
2 locations in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
201/2 Mahidol Rd
+66 53 202 871
Arrival Terminal
+66 53 202 871
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
Pros:
We enjoyed the prompt response of the staff to our requests. We booked the car online half an hour before the pick up. We picked up in the wrong office but they got us the car very quickly. We received detailed info about the car, the rental conditions and insurance before signing the contract. For dropoff, the staff was kind enough to drive us to the airport. Totally recommend.2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
Pros:
NothingCons:
NO CAR10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
Yesaway
8.8
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
9.1
One location in Chiang Mai
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Sixt
8.4
Very Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.5
One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
Sanambin Road, Moo.3,Suthep
+66 87 512 8333
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Avis
7.8
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.0
One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport
+66 89 969 8677
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7.6 Good
Nov 2019
Pros:
Yes.Cons:
Make sure to be more careful about scratchs and cracks when Picking up the car.5.6 Fair
Dec 2016
Pros:
The effort the lady at the counter made to rectify the problem.Cons:
I booked an SUV but was given a Toyota Double Cab truck. I was contemplating taking it anyway however the tires were dangerously worn and unsafe to drive so I decided against it. This resulted in an hour delay to change vehicles.Chic Car Rent
7.2
Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 922 746 667
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2024
National
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
Chiangmai Intl Arpt Level 1
+66 53 271 293
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Thrifty
8.8
Very Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 53 273 011
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No reviews available
Drive Car Rental
7.3
Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
8.0
One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
Chiangmai International Airport Arrival hall (Level 1), Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai
+66 84 700 4384
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No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
7.0
Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Chiang Mai
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ASAP Car Rentals
5.0
Fair
No reviews available
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.0
2 locations in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
107/2, m.4 Chiang mai- Sunsai
+66 63 114 9555
60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 924 722 525
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2 locations in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Intl Airport 60 Mahidol Road Arrival hall 1st Floor Exit 1 Domestic Arrival
+60 5 328 1345
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One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 53 273 011
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No reviews available
2 locations in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
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One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 631 904 509
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One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
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One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
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One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
90 Moo 1, Padad subdistrict, Muang district, Chiang Mai
+66 98 808 6988
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One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Int Apt Gate 11
+86 10 6064 1387
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One location in Chiang Mai
Locations in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport
+66 2 026 1258
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