Car hire prices in Thailand
COMPACT · OCTOBER · 5 AIRPORTS
Don Mueang is the cheapest airport in Thailand at £36 a day for a Compact in October 2026; Chiang Rai is the most expensive at £39. From 153,285 Thailand prices since 2023.
At 5 of the 5 airports in Thailand we hold a booking curve for, timing barely moves the price.
Typical prices are medians of quoted prices for a 7-day Saturday pickup in October 2026, priced for a UK renter. Airports under the 30-price floor are listed without a figure rather than with an invented one. Prices are what was on offer, not what anyone paid. Airports under 1,000 prices this year are not ranked.
| AIRPORT | MINI | ECONOMY | COMPACT | INTERMEDIATE | FULLSIZE | PREMIUM | 7+ SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok BKK | £26 | £26 | £39 | £48 | £54 | £79 | £63 |
| Chiang Mai CNX | £25 | £27 | £38 | £47 | £57 | £77 | £59 |
| Chiang Rai CEI | £25 | £27 | £39 | £56 | £58 | £70 | £64 |
| Don Mueang DMK | £25 | £25 | £36 | £44 | £52 | £72 | £54 |
| Phuket HKT | £25 | £27 | £38 | £49 | £57 | £77 | £61 |
September, across Thailand — about 24% under January nationally.
Don Mueang, Chiang Mai and Phuket are the cheapest we hold in Thailand, at £38 a day or under.
Bangkok and Chiang Rai sit at the expensive end, from £39 a day.
Every month since November 2023, across 395 airports. Tell us your quote and we'll say whether it is fair.